Why do I get headaches and nausea every time I have my period?

Every menstrual period is accompanied by headaches and nausea, which makes many women very troubled and distressed. At this time, we should pay attention to the cause, because in addition to some diseases, lifestyle habits, environmental factors, and emotional stress can also cause these symptoms to worsen.

1. Physiological reasons. This may be related to changes in serum levels of estradiol, a female hormone. Due to the physiological characteristics of women, the concentration of estradiol in serum decreases before and after menstruation, causing the intracranial and extracranial blood vessels and uterine blood vessels to be more sensitive to certain factors, thereby causing changes in vascular tension and causing headaches in some sensitive patients. After menstruation, the concentration of estradiol in serum returns to normal and the patient's headaches can also be relieved. There is another possibility that estrogen (including estradiol) can stimulate the secretion of prolactin, thereby directly or indirectly stimulating the secretion of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins act on blood vessels, causing vascular contraction and dilation. This change also shows cyclical changes due to the influence of estrogen, thereby triggering headache attacks.

2. Lifestyle habits. Lack of exercise, insufficient sleep, irregular lifestyle, and improper diet can all lead to menstrual headaches.

3. Environmental factors. Electromagnetic radiation, TV screens, spotlights, strong sunlight, etc., these factors can cause eye fatigue and headaches.

4. Mental stress. It is inevitable to encounter some unpleasant things or some difficult problems at work. Coupled with the intense life and work pressure in modern cities, the brain nerves are in a state of tension, which can easily lead to great mental stress in women, thus affecting normal menstruation and even causing menstrual headaches.

5. Genetic factors. Menstrual migraines often run in families, and experts believe that this may be related to genetics.