Why do I fart a lot during my period?

Some women experience various discomfort symptoms during menstruation. In addition to the swelling and pain that everyone knows, some women often fart during menstruation. This kind of situation makes female friends very confused. Is it because of poor diet? Since female friends are more concerned about this issue, let’s discuss why they fart frequently during menstruation.

Why do I fart a lot during my period?

When women have their period, the female hormone level in their bodies will change, and their pelvis will swell. The enlarged uterus will press on the intestines, causing intestinal bloating, and the gastrointestinal function will be affected. Some people may experience constipation, but on the contrary some people will have increased bloating. It is normal for them to fart and smelly, so there is no need to worry or seek treatment.

What should I do if I fart a lot during my period?

1. Eat less food that causes farting. For example, beans, and vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower.

2. Drink less soda. Soda and carbonated drinks contain a lot of gas, which of course increases the amount of gas you fart.

3. Be careful to eat slowly, because if you eat too fast, you will inevitably swallow a lot of gas, which will cause you to fart.

4. Be careful not to eat foods that may or do cause skin allergies. Eating food that causes skin allergies may cause digestion and absorption problems such as bloating, smelly farts or stomach pain.

Generally speaking, female friends have already understood that it is normal to have smelly farts during menstruation and there is no need to worry too much. Just be careful not to eat too much food that can easily cause flatulence during menstruation, and also be careful to drink less soda. During menstruation, you need to pay attention to your diet and eat less spicy and cold foods.