Why do you have a headache when you have a period, and what is a migraine when you have a period

There are still a lot of discomforts caused by menstrual cramps, especially for women with menstrual cramps, who need to take some medicine during menstruation to get through. However, it does not mean that there is no menstrual cramp, menstruation is completely fine, and some women are prone to headaches during menstruation, and I really don't know why. So, why do you have a headache when you have menstruation?

Let's give you a detailed introduction.

Headaches that occur during menstruation in women are more common as vascular headaches, also known as migraines. Vascular headaches are more common in young women, and they tend to occur during adolescence and during menstruation. About 60% of patients have a family history of vascular headaches, and people with parents who have vascular headaches are more likely to develop the condition.

The prognosis for most patients with vascular headache is good, and although the headache is reversed, it usually does not leave neurological deficits. The prevention of the onset of this disease is the focus, and the main focus is on symptomatic pain relief with drugs.

Menstrual headache is a normal physiological phenomenon and one of the manifestations of menstrual cramps, so don't be overly nervous, it may be related to the rapid hormonal changes in menstruating women. In particular, the level of estrogen, which has a protective effect on blood vessels, decreases rapidly. If there is a sudden and sharp decrease, it is not conducive to the regulation of cerebral blood vessels, and headaches may occur.

In addition, the menstrual period also releases prostaglandins, which have the effect of constricting blood vessels, which can cause headaches. Some women have poor lifestyle habits, and if they drink carbonated drinks, alcohol, coffee, cold drinks and other foods during menstruation, it will also cause headaches. At the same time, due to the large mood swings of women during menstruation, they are prone to irritability and anger, which can cause headaches.

Menstrual migraine, generally reversed, is manifested as a throbbing headache when attacked, which is unilateral, bilateral, or alternate, periodic severe headache of the head. Attacks are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and even phonophobia and photophobia, mostly occurring two days before the menstrual period to three days after the end of the menstrual period, and generally lasting 4 to 72 hours. Just looking at the description of the text, I feel a dull pain in my head, not to mention that some patients will affect their daily work and life during the attack, and there are many female patients who can't do anything because of migraine one day a month!

In general, menstrual migraines can be subdivided according to whether migraines occur at other times. For example, simple menstrual period without precedents, refers to the occasional attack of migraine in other time periods except menstrual period; However, if there is no migraine attack at a time other than the menstrual period, then it is a menstruation-related migraine without aura.

Some studies have also found that there is not only one type of menstruation-related migraine. It is generally believed that migraine during menstruation is related to hormonal changes in the body, such as due to a sudden decrease in estrogen levels, or an increase in the secretion of prostaglandins, which may lead to the occurrence or aggravation of migraines, which can be carried out with hormones**. However, in the clinic, there are some patients whose results are not ideal.

Researchers believe that migraines that occur at the end of menstruation may be caused by transient anemia caused by blood loss during menstruation.

Question 1: What is menstrual migraineHello, there are many reasons for menstrual migraine, mainly food allergies, beverages, mental and psychological factors and other factors. In daily life, some foods can cause migraine in people with weak resistance, and even some foods can cause changes in the blood vessels or nerves in the body of migraine sufferers, and the main ways to overcome menstrual migraine are as follows:

Supplementation with nutrients calcium and vitamin D: Studies have shown that both calcium and vitamin D have a preventive effect on migraines, and it is possible to take 500 600 mg of elemental calcium per day. But the best calcium** is green leafy vegetables and legumes.

If vitamin D is taken, the appropriate dose is 5 micrograms per day. It is important to note that to prevent calcium loss from the body, animal proteins, coffee, tobacco, and excess sodium and sugar should be avoided. Magnesium:

Magnesium is very effective in preventing menstrual migraines in women. Studies have shown that if the body does not have enough magnesium or consumes too much, it can lead to migraines. Therefore, if the diet contains the right amount of magnesium, the chance of migraine will be lower.

Progesterone: For menstrual migraines, you can use a topical progesterone lotion, such as Pro-Gest, about 10 days before the onset of menstruation, apply a thin layer on ** every day, which can help the human body [ooo

1. Women have headaches during menstruation, if there is no disease, there is no warning before the onset of the disease, but some patients may have adverse reactions such as not wanting to eat or feeling serious fatigue before the onset of the disease, and the symptoms of headache will be very serious. 2. Sometimes, patients will have pain on one side of the head, but it is also possible that the whole head will have such pain problems. However, if you have a headache during menstruation, it is likely to be related to your daily diet.

3. If women usually eat chocolate, wheat or drink some drinks, it may lead to a decrease in the body's resistance, and then women are relatively weak, so it is easy to have headaches during menstruation. 4. If women are stressed in normal times, they will also have headaches during menstruation. Some headaches are more severe because of the use of chemical perfumes in daily life, or radiation may also cause pain to the patient.

Therefore, it is necessary to choose some foods that can relieve headache symptoms in ordinary times, and you can also exercise appropriately. All of these methods are effective in relieving headaches. [ro

There are many causes of menstrual headaches, and the common causes can be divided into two types, one is physiological causes, and the other is pathological causes, such as anemia, menstrual syndrome, migraine, vascular neuropathic headache, etc. 1. Physiological reasons: during menstruation, women at night due to changes in hormone levels in the body, will cause lack of sleep, causing insomnia, dreams, depression and other symptoms, the body has no time to adjust the symptoms of menstrual headaches, at this time should avoid anxiety, irritability and other moods, relax the mind, avoid overwork, stay up late, do a good job of regular work and rest, help alleviate uncomfortable symptoms.

2. Pathological causes: 1. Anemia: During menstruation, if the menstrual flow is too large and the blood loss is more, there may not be enough red blood cells in the peripheral blood of the human body to transport blood, which is easy to cause anemia, and can also cause headache in the half of menstruation, and may also be accompanied by dizziness, paleness and other manifestations, which can be carried out under the guidance of a doctor with oral vitamin B12 tablets and folic acid tablets**; 2. Menstrual syndrome:

Menstrual syndrome refers to a disease in which women experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, as well as mental irritability, anxiety, nervousness and other symptoms during and around menstruation. The disease has not yet been clarified, and patients with [oo

Menstrual migraine refers to migraines associated with a woman's menstrual cycle. Many women experience headaches around the onset of menstruation, and the symptoms usually resolve at the beginning of menstruation or after menstruation. According to statistics, about 20 to 25 of women experience migraine symptoms during menstruation.

The ** of menstrual migraine is not very clear at present, but it is related to the change in the level of estrogen, and it is likely that the level of estrogen secreted by the ovaries at this time decreases and the level of progesterone suddenly increases, causing cerebral blood vessels to dilate and constrict, thus causing headaches.

1.Avoid certain foods: Some women experience menstrual migraines that may be caused by certain foods or beverages. Caffeinated beverages such as chocolate, candies, coffee, and alcohol should be avoided or reduced, as well as salt intake.

2.Exercise: Proper exercise regulates the body's hormone levels and can help relieve migraines.

3.Use of analgesics: Some over-the-counter analgesics, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, etc., can be used to relieve symptoms when headaches occur.

4.Lifestyle changes such as getting enough sleep and controlling emotions can help relieve symptoms.

If the above methods do not relieve the symptoms, it is recommended to visit the hospital, and the doctor will prescribe the appropriate medication according to the actual situation**. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to daily life and avoid the aggravation of headache symptoms caused by factors such as lack of sleep, mood swings, and long working hours.

If you have headaches during menstruation, it is most likely caused by anemia or low blood pressure. So, let me introduce you to the causes of headaches during menstruation, I hope it will be helpful to you. Causes of headache during menstruation 1, physiological causes This may be related to changes in serum estrogen concentrations.

Around the time of menstruation, the concentration of estrogen in the serum decreases, causing changes in intracranial and intracranial vascular tone, causing headaches in a subset of sensitive women. 2. Excessive blood loss and menstrual headache are mostly caused by blood deficiency caused by excessive blood loss. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the head is the meeting of the suns and the place where the sea of marrow is, and the menstrual headache is due to excessive blood loss, resulting in qi deficiency and less blood, and the sea of marrow is not nourished.

3. Malnutrition** and excessive dieting can easily cause malnutrition. Eating less leads to insufficient water and salt, which not only weakens the limbs, but also leads to insufficient cerebrospinal fluid secretion and decreased intracranial pressure, which can cause menstrual headaches. 4. Lack of exercise often "stays" at home, less exercise, low metabolic level, low intracranial pressure due to low blood pressure, and eventually causes headaches.

5. Mental pressure for those who have been working for a long time is tight and the heart is [ooooo

It may be that before menstruation, the estrogen secreted by the ovaries will reach a high level of estrogen, so under the influence of high levels of estrogen, it may cause an increase in water and sodium retention in the body, which will indirectly lead to intracranial edema and cause a slight increase in intracranial pressure, so women will have migraine symptoms, and often need to consider taking traditional Chinese medicine or Chinese patent medicine to alleviate it, such as taking Xiaoyao Pill and Yuanhu Pain Relief Dripping Pill. If a woman suddenly has a migraine before menstruation, it may be caused by abnormal blood supply to the brain, or it may be caused by abnormal blood pressure or cervical spine disease, and it may even be a migraine caused by a cold or cold, so if a migraine occurs, it is best to see a doctor in time, according to **symptomatic**. [o

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction is common in menopausal or young women, and some autonomic nervous dysfunction caused by high work pressure and nervous exertion has many symptoms. If it is cardiovascular, there may be paroxysmal source palpitation, chest tightness, precordial pain, precordial pain, and paroxysmal abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, increased stool frequency, and belching and hiccups in the gastrointestinal system. In addition, the nervous system can cause insomnia, forgetfulness, dizziness, head covering, memory loss, etc.