How to be irritable during menstruation

　　As we all know, many female There are problems with mood swings during the menstrual cycle, especially before and during menstruation, when you feel very low, depressed or irritable. How can we alleviate the effects of menstruation and regulate our emotions?

　　1. Biological perspective

　　From a biological perspective, it is obvious that fluctuations in sex hormones inherent in the menstrual cycle are involved. During the premenstrual period, menopause Expect, Postpartum and depression is common among women taking birth control pills. It seems there must be some connection between sex hormones and depression.

　　2. Cultural accomplishment

　　Due to the long-term influence of traditional customs, women believe that anxiety must occur before menstruation. This is the result of cultural oppression of women. They always expect anxiety and low mood during the premenstrual period. 　　Experimental studies provide similar evidence: Doctors can use a new device to accurately measure the date of their next period when women are told they expect their period in a week. The subjects were divided into three groups: the first group: told that menstruation would occur in 1-2 days; the second group: told that menstruation would occur at least 7-10 days later; and the third group: told nothing. They were then asked to report a series of premenstrual problems. The results showed that the first group had significantly more symptoms such as premenstrual edema, breast distension, and headaches than the second group.

　　3. Hormone levels

　　like Dysmenorrhea Women's psychological development may be immature and may manifest as nerve Qualitative character. Functional Uterus 70-80% of patients with bleeding have mood disorders and sexual life problems. This is because nervousness can promote abnormal activity of the autonomic nervous system, which in turn can cause blood vessel changes and cause massive bleeding.

　　Measures to relieve mood during menstruation

　　1. Do more aerobic exercise. Various aerobic fitness activities can reduce or even eliminate symptoms, and there are plans to carry out sports exercise fewer women amenorrhea , depression and anxiety.

　　2. Take supplements appropriately. Vitamin B6, calcium, and magnesium supplements can improve symptoms such as depression and irritability, headaches, and bloating. However, excessive intake of supplements is harmful to the body, so you should take them according to your doctor's advice.

　　3. Reduce psychological stress. Women are more likely to respond to normal hormonal changes with physical symptoms and mood changes when they feel stressed. Women who receive systematic relaxation and meditation training can greatly reduce their symptoms of premenstrual dysphoria.

　　4. Eat more carbohydrate foods. Carbohydrate foods can increase brain serotonin levels and reduce adverse emotional reactions. Women with premenstrual dysphoria should eat foods high in sugar and low in fat. Such as whole grain foods, fruits, vegetables, etc. Carbohydrates can help improve negative emotions such as anxiety, tension, and depression, among which whole-grain foods have the most obvious effect. Try to eat as little fast food and snacks as possible that contain high amounts of salt.

　　5. Eat less food containing coffee Because of food. Coffee, tea, chocolate, and certain soda-containing foods all contain caffeine, which has been linked to some premenstrual symptoms. The lower the caffeine intake, the milder the premenstrual symptoms. Therefore, women should try to eat as little of these foods as possible during their menstrual period.

　　6. Stop drinking irritating drinks. Caffeine can make you irritable and restless, and can also worsen chest tenderness in some women. Alcohol can also make the condition worse. Therefore, women with premenstrual dysphoria should avoid these stimulating drinks within one week before menstruation.