The most obvious signs before menstruation

Women have menstruation every month. Clinically, this period is called the menstrual period. Women's bodies undergo significant changes during the menstrual period, so they also need to pay attention to conditioning. Of course, some women do not have regular menstrual periods. In this case, you must understand the symptoms before menstruation so that you can be prepared for menstruation and avoid emergencies. So what are the most obvious signs before menstruation?

1. Increased leucorrhea

There are obvious changes in leucorrhea before the menstrual period, and the most obvious symptom is the increase of leucorrhea. Before menstruation, the pelvic cavity is congested and the blood flow to the cervix and vagina increases, so the secretion of leucorrhea is more than usual.

2. Edema

It usually appears one week before menstruation. Edema may also occur at other times and worsen before menstruation. Weight gain due to edema. Edema may also be accompanied by headache, runny nose, heaviness in the lower limbs, abdominal distension, constipation, etc. There are small nodules in the breasts, which are painful to touch. The pain is relieved after menstruation, but it reappears before the next menstruation.

3. Breast pain

It can appear before or after menstruation. There are small nodules in the breasts, which are painful to touch. The pain becomes better after menstruation, but reappears before the next menstruation.

4. Other premenstrual symptoms

For example, a feeling of pelvic heaviness, back pain, headache, irritability, and anger. The disease is generally mild and does not require treatment. However, some women have severe premenstrual symptoms that affect their work and life, which is called premenstrual syndrome. Premenstrual syndrome usually occurs 7 to 14 days before menstruation, is most severe 2 to 3 days before menstruation, and disappears or is significantly alleviated after menstruation. Discomfort is multifaceted and varies from person to person. Some women have more prominent edema, some women have more obvious breast pain, and some women mainly have mental symptoms. Sometimes, several symptoms coexist and therefore vary in severity.