Breast swelling before menstruation and during pregnancy

Generally speaking, premenstrual breast swelling and pregnancy breast swelling are both signs before the menstrual period, and it is difficult to distinguish them in terms of feeling. Many girls experience breast swelling after their menstruation is delayed and they mistakenly believe they are pregnant, which can mislead their families and doctors to a great extent. In this case, you should not jump to conclusions. You should go to a regular hospital for a detailed examination and listen to the doctor's advice and opinions. So what exactly is breast swelling before menstruation and during pregnancy?

1. Breast swelling during pregnancy

About 40 days after menopause, half of pregnant women may experience early pregnancy reactions such as decreased appetite, picky eating, aversion to greasy food, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, and sleepiness. Do not be picky eaters during pregnancy. Eat as wide and diverse a diet as possible. Eat more high-protein and high-quality protein foods and more vegetables and fruits. Do not drink alcohol or coffee. Quit smoking. Do not come into contact with toxic substances and radiation sources. Down syndrome screening should be done. This is a non-damaging detection method for the fetus. It is economical, simple, and safe. It is performed between 14 and 18 weeks of pregnancy. Only 2 ml of venous blood from the pregnant woman is needed, and the pregnant woman can know the result 2-3 weeks after the blood is drawn. If the serum screening is positive, an amniotic fluid test is required to clarify the diagnosis and treatment methods. Down syndrome screening can also detect high-risk pregnant women with neural tube defects, 18-somal syndrome and 13-somal syndrome.

2. Breast swelling before menstruation

a． Causes of premenstrual breast swelling

When a woman is about to have her period, the estrogen level in her body will increase significantly. At this time, the breasts will proliferate and various tissues will become edematous, so women will feel breast pain and their breasts will seem to have become larger. This situation is actually normal. Almost all women will experience breast discomfort before menstruation. This feeling can be improved through some self-regulation.

But if the situation is serious, you should consider getting checked out, because it may be a sign of some breast disease and other diseases. Because severe bloating and pain are likely caused by severe endocrine disorders, and the imbalance of hormone levels means that other hormones besides estrogen may not be active within the normal working range, thus causing some hidden dangers.

In addition, some women are usually irritable, have great mood swings, and find it difficult to control their temper. These people may experience severe breast distension in the few days before their menstrual period, which will increase their irritability. Excessive irritability will affect their bodies in a vicious cycle and aggravate their discomfort.

b. Relieve the trouble of premenstrual chest distension through self-regulation

First of all, you should pay attention to your diet. When your period is about to come, you should eat less greasy and indigestible food, and eat more food rich in dietary fiber, such as vegetables and grains. In normal times, you should also stay away from high-fat and high-calorie foods and eat more coarse grains. This not only promotes blood circulation and detoxification, but also relieves anxiety. You should pay attention to the intake of vitamins and trace elements, and eat more foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin B.

Secondly, you should massage your breasts frequently. As mentioned earlier, the cause of premenstrual chest distension is tissue edema and breast hyperplasia. That is to say, the blockage and distension and pain are caused because the path of tissue fluid in the breast is blocked. Breast massage can allow excess body fluid to participate in the lymphatic circulation, unclogged the pathways and relieve pain.

Secondly, you should eat less foods that are too high in salt. Excess salt will also aggravate edema and cause breast swelling. After ovulation, you should eat lighter meals and avoid high salt intake. When you have premenstrual breast pain, you can try using hot compresses to relieve the pain. Or you can use the method of alternating hot and cold, the effect will be better.

Finally, you should wear a secure bra that fits you well. This can not only prevent the breasts from sagging due to swelling, but also effectively protect the breasts and prevent the already compressed nerves from suffering more severe compression.

You should also pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching cold. Women who are menstruating should especially avoid taking showers, washing feet, and washing hair with cold water. If you are exposed to sudden or excessive cold stimulation, the blood vessels in the uterus and pelvis will contract excessively, which can cause too little menstrual blood or sudden cessation of menstruation, weakening the body's resistance and making it easy to get infected.

During menstruation, you should pay attention to keeping your emotions stable and in a good mood. Excessive emotional changes or mental stress can affect the normal menstruation, because menstruation is regulated under the control of the cerebral cortex. Emotional instability may lead to menstrual disorders.