Does blood pressure rise during menstruation?

Most women may experience symptoms of high blood pressure when they enter middle age. This phenomenon is very common. Women are very weak during their menstrual period, so they are likely to get sick during this period. Some women may also experience symptoms such as dizziness due to lower blood pressure due to blood loss. So will blood pressure rise during menstruation?

1. Will blood pressure rise during menstruation?

Generally speaking, blood pressure will be a little lower during menstruation. During menstruation, the human body is in a state of ischemia, blood pressure is low, platelets and hemoglobin are also in a depressed state. There is no direct relationship between blood pressure and menstruation. It is normal for blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day, and blood pressure results are generally more accurate when tested in the morning. If your morning blood pressure is higher than normal for three consecutive days, you may be diagnosed with hypertension. If you experience dizziness, it may be due to cervical spine disease. Go to a regular hospital specialist for treatment and receive symptomatic treatment after a clear diagnosis.

2. What to do if you have high blood pressure during menstruation

First, as a woman, when menstruation comes, you will feel physical discomfort and pain. When facing high blood pressure, you should try to keep a happy mood, don't get angry, don't be furious, and don't get too angry. Only when your mood is calm can you ensure the stability of your blood pressure and prevent it from rising.

Second, you should pay attention to your diet. Try to eat small meals frequently, avoid greasy food, avoid eating oily foods, try to eat light food, and also eat coarse grains rich in fiber, such as more millet, buckwheat and other coarse foods, as well as celery, fungus, etc.

Third, if you experience high blood pressure during your menstrual period, you should go to the hospital. Check whether high blood pressure only occurs during menstruation and is not high at other times. If so, you should take some antihypertensive drugs during menstruation, such as nicardipine tablets or nifedipine.

3. How should women wash their hair during menstruation?

I'm afraid it's impossible not to wash your hair for three to five days during your period! However, there is a work-around, which is to try to wash your hair during the day, and pay attention to keeping the washing time short. Be sure to spend more time blow-drying your hair after washing it. Don't go out immediately after washing your hair. You can wear a hat outdoors to protect your head from cold wind. If you are an office worker and cannot wash your hair during the day, according to the rule of thumb, try not to wash your hair during the first two days of your menstrual period. You can choose to wash your hair after the third day when the menstrual blood is less. Be sure to blow dry completely after washing. After this experience, you should develop the habit of washing your hair as soon as you notice that your menstrual period is about to come.

Warm reminder: According to the findings mentioned above, women can wash their hair during menstruation. But try to wash your hair at noon, and wash it quickly.