Why does my butt hurt when I have my period?

Some netizens reported that their buttocks would hurt more after menstruation. This is most likely a type of referred pain caused by pelvic bleeding and endometrial detachment during menstruation. It may also be buttock pain caused by lack of rest or decreased resistance and immunity. In fact, this is a very normal phenomenon, don't panic.

It is normal to have some mild pain during your period. It is recommended to pay attention to rest, not to overwork, not to eat raw or cold food, to keep a good mood, and to pay attention to hygiene. You can eat more sesame oil pork liver in the first few days of your menstrual period to help excrete waste blood.

Dietary considerations during menstruation include:

1. Eat more foods that promote blood circulation

During menstruation, you should eat more green onion, fungus, peanuts, walnuts, dates, longan and rose. If you accidentally eat cold food during your menstrual period, or can't help eating ice, you can drink more brown sugar boiled ginger to balance the blood circulation in your body and promote blood flow.

2. Eat more calcium-rich foods

Studies have found that women who consume plenty of calcium and vitamin D can help reduce the risk of premenstrual syndrome. Women should consume 1,200 mg of calcium and 700 IU of vitamin D per day. You should eat more low-fat milk, cheese, yogurt, fortified orange juice and soy milk, salmon and vitamin D-fortified milk, and get more sun exposure.

3. Don’t miss breakfast

To avoid feeling particularly hungry, three meals a day should be eaten on time, especially breakfast. If you feel depressed before your period, then missing any meal will inevitably lead to large fluctuations in blood sugar and aggravate premenstrual syndrome.

4. Eat more fiber and lean protein

Eat more whole grains such as brown rice, oats and barley bread, more lean protein and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Fiber helps the body remove excess estrogen. Eating more vegetables, beans, whole wheat, buckwheat and barley (which are not only rich in fiber but also contain a lot of magnesium) and other foods can provide more vitamin B1 and B2, which is very important for preventing premenstrual syndrome.

5. Eat less sugar

Sweets can cause estrogen and progesterone disorders, thereby reducing serotonin levels in the brain, leading to mood instability, greater anxiety, and inducing premenstrual syndrome. Experts recommend eating less or no sweets, drinking more water, and eating some fresh fruits.

6. Consider supplements

Experts recommend a daily multivitamin, 100 mg of vitamin B6, 600 mg of calcium, at least one serving of calcium-rich food, and 400 mg of magnesium oxide.