How to deal with headaches during menstruation: Causes and remedies explained

KOMPAS.com – Many women ask, why do I often have headaches during menstruation or menstruation?

If you are one of them, you are not alone. According to the National Migraine Center, more than half of women who menstruate also experience it.

This condition can occur two days before menstruation, or in the first 3 days during menstruation.

Check out the explanation of the causes of headaches during menstruation and how to deal with them in the following article.

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Why do I have a headache during menstruation?

Reporting from ClevelandClinic, the cause of headaches during menstruation comes from changes in levels of the hormone estrogen during menstruation.

As you know, estrogen is a sex hormone produced by the ovaries. This hormone helps female reproduction, controls the menstrual cycle, maintains healthy bones to the heart.

The hormone estrogen in women of childbearing age changes throughout the menstrual cycle. The levels of this hormone are highest in the middle of the menstrual cycle. During menstruation, the level of the hormone estrogen is lowest.

Well, this decrease in the hormone estrogen sometimes causes symptoms such as headaches or migraines.

Apart from hormonal factors, some of the reasons why headaches during menstruation can also be influenced by side effects of hormonal birth control such as birth control pills and hormone therapy for early menopause.

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What are the symptoms of headache during menstruation?

Apart from headaches or dizziness during menstruation, hormonal changes during menstruation are usually accompanied by other symptoms, such as:

Body like fever or chills Uncomfortable to see bright light or glare, sharp odors, loud noises Scalp feels softer when pressed No appetite Blurred or shaded vision Pale body feels tired even though there is not much activity Nausea to vomiting Stomach pain Sometimes diarrhea

If you feel dizzy during your period accompanied by the above symptoms, there is a possibility that you are experiencing health problems related to changes in the hormone estrogen during menstruation. Especially if this condition occurs repeatedly every month.

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How to deal with headaches during menstruation?

Although hormonal changes related to menstruation are the root cause of headaches during menstruation, this health problem can actually be overcome so that it does not interfere with daily activities.

Reporting from the NHS, here are some ways to deal with headaches during menstruation that you can try:

Before and during menstruation, try to eat regularly with balanced nutrition and don’t leave your stomach empty for too long. Try consuming healthy snacks such as fruit to keep blood sugar levels from dropping. Limit excessive salt or sodium intake Maintain sleep patterns before and during menstruation. Make sure you get enough sleep, avoid sleeping too much or sleeping too little. Manage stress so you don’t overdo it. If you feel your stress level is high, try to manage it with regular exercise, relaxation, or deep breathing exercises. If you have a headache or dizziness that bothers you, try taking painkillers

After listening to the reasons why you have headaches during your period and the ways to deal with them above, don’t hesitate to consult a doctor if the various tips above have not been able to overcome health problems during this period.

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2023-06-30 23:01:00
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