Why does breast pain occur during menstruation?

Adult women often experience non-pathological breast discomfort before and after their menstrual cycle, which is one of the common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. It causes trouble and irritation to many girls. Although premenstrual breast discomfort is not a symptom caused by a disease, it is really unbearable for many women and even affects their work and life. In fact, most girls’ premenstrual breast discomfort can be relieved by simply adjusting their lifestyle habits. However, there are still many factors that cause breast pain during menstruation. So what exactly causes it?

1. Change your eating habits

Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet, such as whole grains, vegetables, and beans.

Take vitamins

The diet should contain foods rich in vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and B vitamins. These vitamins help regulate the production of prostaglandin E, which in turn inhibits the effects of prolactin. Avoid margarine and other hydrogenated fats.

2. Wear a secure bra

The stabilizing bras worn by joggers can prevent further compression of already compressed breast nerves.

3. Stay calm

When you are nervous, the adrenaline secreted by the adrenal glands will also interfere with the conversion function of GIA.

Cold compress

Some women find relief by soaking their hands in cold water and then holding them over their breasts.

Heat

Most women find breast pain relief with heat packs or hot baths, but some find alternating hot and cold compresses most effective.

4. Avoid caffeine

It has not been proven whether caffeine causes breast discomfort. But many women with breast pain and other benign symptoms experience significant improvement when they give up caffeine.

You really have to give up caffeine completely, which means completely giving up soda, chocolate, ice cream, and caffeinated painkillers.

5. Eat a light diet

High-salt foods can easily cause breast enlargement, and such foods should be avoided especially in the 7-10 days before menstruation.

Diuretics do help remove fluid from the body and can also reduce breast swelling. But this immediate relief comes at a price; excessive use of diuretics can lead to potassium loss, disrupt electrolyte balance, and affect glucose formation.

6. Change birth control pills

When you're trying to improve benign breast changes, the estrogen content of your oral contraceptive may be helpful or harmful, depending on the condition of your breasts.

In general, birth control pills with low estrogen content may help fibroid and cystic conditions but may worsen fibromatosis, which is a solid mass that is usually movable.

7. Keep a slim figure

For obese women, losing weight can help relieve breast pain and swelling. In women, fat acts like another gland, producing and storing estrogen.

If you have excess body fat, you may have excess estrogen circulating in your body. Breast tissue is very sensitive to hormones.

Massage Relief

Some women gently massage their breasts to return excess fluid to the lymphatic system.

Method: First apply soap on the breast and rotate your fingers along the surface of the breast. Make a circle about the size of a coin, and then use your hands to press the breast in and bounce it up.