Why do I have stomach pain a few days before my period?

Every female friend has menstruation until she is around 50 years old, except when she is pregnant. However, many people will experience various discomforts when they have menstruation, such as stomachache, headache, etc. But why is this so? Many female friends are not very clear. In fact, menstrual abdominal pain is also called menstrual pain. So, what should we pay attention to when we have abdominal pain a few days before and during menstruation?

What causes stomach pain a few days before coming?

1. Gynecological inflammation

Experts suggest that women who often experience abdominal pain and other symptoms in the few days before menstruation should go to the hospital for effective treatment as soon as possible, because in many cases the main cause of premenstrual discomfort is closely related to gynecological inflammation. The most common ones are adenomyosis, cervicitis, cervical erosion, etc. They can only be treated purposefully after clear examination. Otherwise, not only will the symptoms become more serious, it may even cause female infertility.

In addition to paying attention to timely examination and treatment, you should also pay attention to touching cold water and washing your feet with cold water a few days before your period in your daily life, and also be careful to avoid eating irritating foods.

2. Poor diet

If the diet in the days before menstruation is unscientific or unreasonable, it will also cause women to experience premenstrual abdominal pain. At this time, you only need to pay attention to adjusting your daily diet to effectively alleviate the abdominal pain. For this phenomenon, experts believe that it is a reflection of the early menstrual period, and a proper diet can effectively alleviate it. Especially for women, if they eat too much spicy food or cold food before menstruation, these foods will cause nerve excitement and confusion, thus causing stomach pain.

Especially for women who like to eat cold food, they must avoid eating all kinds of cold food in the few days before their period, otherwise they will suffer from premenstrual abdominal pain, menstrual cramps and other symptoms.

What should you pay attention to before your period?

1. Pay attention to hygiene and avoid infection: Pay attention to the cleaning of the reproductive organs. It is not suitable to sit in the bath during the menstrual period, but you can take a shower to avoid infection. The sanitary napkins used should be soft, clean and washed frequently.

2. Keep warm and avoid cold stimulation: such as swimming, cold showers, and going into rice fields. If you are exposed to sudden and strong cold stimulation during menstruation, it may cause oligomenorrhea or menstrual pain.

3. Maintain mental happiness and avoid mental stimulation and mood swings.

4. Avoid overwork, do not eat cold, spicy, alcoholic or other irritating foods, drink plenty of water, maintain smooth bowel movements, reduce pelvic congestion, and pay attention to proper rest and adequate sleep.

Generally speaking, abdominal pain a few days before the onset is very painful for female friends. It will not only affect their normal life and work schedule, but also have a certain impact on their gynecology. Therefore, if you always have stomach pain before your period, you must go to the hospital for a check-up immediately. If there is inflammation, it will be better for you to seek treatment as soon as possible.