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Are women in pain during those days? Experts teach you how to eat

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Asked on:Apr 11, 2026 06:26 AM

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  • Freyr Freyr

    Apr 11, 2026

     Women experience lower abdominal and lumbosacral pain before, after, or during menstruation. In severe cases, stomach ache Violent, pale complexion, cold hands and feet, or even fainting, which is called“ Dysmenorrhea ”Or "abdominal pain during menstruation". The pain often lasts for several hours or 1-2 days. Generally, the abdominal pain is relieved after the menstrual blood flows smoothly.

      Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dysmenorrhea is often caused by poor circulation of Qi and blood or deficiency of Qi and blood. clinical Symptoms such as qi stagnation and blood stasis, cold coagulation of the uterus, weakness of qi and blood, and dampness and heat are common symptoms. Diet therapy can play a better role in prevention and treatment. Within 1 week before menstruation, you can eat the following diet to regulate your body and avoid problems such as dysmenorrhea, abnormal menstrual flow and irregular menstrual cycles.

      So, what can women eat before menstruation to prevent menstrual cramps?

      1. Vitamin B

      Vitamin B complex can prevent abdominal cramps during menstruation. Therefore, you should eat more brown rice, germ rice, meat, offal, almonds, etc., which are rich in vitamin B complex and iron.

      The B vitamins include vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), vitamin B9 (folic acid), and vitamin B7 (biotin). Because they have many common characteristics (such as water solubility, coenzymes, etc.) and the need for synergy with each other, they are classified into a family.

      Vitamin B1 is widely found in seed coats, animal offal, and lean meat. There is not much content in fruits and vegetables.

      Vitamin B2 animal liver, milk, eggs, beans and green leafy vegetables.

      Vitamin B3 is widely found in liver, milk, eggs, vegetables, yeast, mushrooms, broccoli, whole grains and some fruits.

      Vitamin B5 is widely present, especially in liver, milk, eggs, vegetables and all protein-containing foods.

      Vitamin B6 is widely found, especially in liver, milk, egg yolks, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and beans.

      Vitamin B7 is widely found in liver, milk, egg yolks, vegetables, yeast, fruits, and brown rice.

      Vitamin B12 comes from animal foods, including small amounts in liver, egg yolks, meat, shellfish, milk and dairy products.

      Vitamin B9 is found in animal livers, kidneys, egg , legumes, yeast, nuts, green leafy vegetables and fruits.

      2. Iron

      Iron can prevent abdominal cramping during menstruation. Therefore, eat more iron-rich foods.

      Food sources of iron: animal blood, liver, chicken gizzards, beef kidneys, soybeans, black fungus, and sesame paste. Lean meat, brown sugar, egg yolk, pig kidney, sheep kidney, dried fruits.

      General sources of iron: fish, cereals, spinach, lentils, peas, mustard greens.

      Trace sources of iron: Dairy products, vegetables and fruits.