What medicine should I take for headache during menstruation

Menstruation occurs once a month and only lasts for a few days. Most women are used to it. However, some women still feel a little confused. Although their menstrual periods are normal and they do not have dysmenorrhea, they always feel headaches before and after their periods. They don’t know whether this is affected by their menstrual periods. What medicine is better to take if you have a headache during menstruation?

What Chinese medicine should I take for headaches during menstruation?

Women's headaches during menstruation may be migraines, because the changes in female hormones during menstruation can cause unilateral migraines. In acute cases, ergotamine or triptan hydrochloride can be taken orally to relieve headache symptoms. When there is no migraine, Vertigo Stop or Yangxueqingnao Granules can be taken orally to prevent it.

Women's menstrual headaches may also be caused by vascular headaches, also known as cluster headaches, which can be treated with anti-allergic antihistamines such as cyproheptadine or chlorpheniramine. In addition, women's menstrual headaches may also be caused by endometriosis, and they can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics.

Why do I have headaches around my period?

1. Generally, due to the influence of the external environment, such as staying up late, getting angry easily, too much stress, mentality, drug effects, and endocrine imbalance, menstruation will be delayed. Generally, it is normal for menstruation to be delayed by 3-7 days. Generally, nausea, vomiting, breast pain, etc. will occur about ten days after having sex. You can go to the hospital to do an hcg test. Generally, the results can be detected about ten days after intercourse. This is the earliest and most accurate method. Use early pregnancy test strips, usually one week after the menstruation is delayed, and it is best to test with morning urine, which is more accurate.

2. It may be related to anemia or low blood pressure. Further examination is needed, usually measure blood pressure and check blood routine test. It is often caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain. You can take anti-dizziness medicine or nourish blood and clear brain particles orally. Usually, you must ensure a quiet environment and adequate sleep, avoid excessive brain activity and stress, and do not eat fried or irritating foods.

3. If a couple has sex without using any contraceptive methods, they may be pregnant. You can use an early pregnancy test to check. If you are not pregnant, it is caused by poor gastrointestinal function.

Menstruation is inevitable, so you must learn to deal with it. During the menstrual period, don't eat irritating foods, don't drink alcohol or smoke, maintain a stable sleep habit and diet, don't eat raw or cold foods, drink more porridge as much as possible, and pay attention to the hygiene of the lower body. Humidity and coldness can easily breed bacteria, so protect your body well.