Is constipation normal during menstruation? 7 tips to promote intestinal peristalsis

　　Girls are prone to problems of one kind or another during their menstrual period. constipate This is one of them. So, is constipation normal during menstruation? How to relieve menstrual constipation?

　　Is constipation normal during menstruation?

　　female During menstruation, the hormones in the body undergo major changes, which affect the whole body system, and some reactions will occur. In the late menstruation, the corpus luteum is formed, and the progesterone secreted by the ovaries can reduce the tension of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, inhibit intestinal peristalsis, and reduce the sensitivity of intestinal stimulation, causing some women to experience constipation during their menstrual period.

　　Usually, menstrual constipation starts to appear 7-14 days before menstruation, worsens 2-3 days before menstruation, and will gradually reduce or disappear after menstruation. At the same time, in addition to constipation, it may also be accompanied by anorectal symptoms of irritability, fatigue, and weakness. Sometimes it can also cause headaches, insomnia, lower abdominal pain, and distended pain These symptoms are also known as "premenstrual stress syndrome".

　　In addition, mental factors can also inhibit the natural defecation reflex, as well as improper diet, staying up late causing internal heat, too little exercise, insufficient drinking water, slow gastrointestinal motility, etc., which may cause menstrual constipation.

　　What to do about constipation during menstruation

　　1. Drink plenty of water:

　　For normal defecation, drinking water is the first condition. Only with sufficient water in the body can the feces be softened and the discharge of waste in the intestine be promoted.

　　2. Eat a certain amount of fruits and vegetables:

　　Eating a certain amount of vegetables and fruits every day will help lubricate the intestines, expand the volume of feces, promote intestinal peristalsis, and smooth defecation.

　　3. Drink boiled water in the morning:

　　Drink a cup of warm water on an empty stomach in the morning, and then drink a cup of honey water about 10-20 minutes later to enhance intestinal stimulation.

　　4. Eat some whole grains:

　　For example, sweet potatoes, corn, millet, purple rice, oats, buckwheat, and various dry beans can expand the volume of stool and promote intestinal peristalsis.

　　5. Moderate exercise:

　　Severe exercise will weaken the peristalsis force of the intestines. Maintaining reasonable exercise, especially abdominal exercise, can promote internal gastrointestinal peristalsis and help defecation by increasing the strength of abdominal muscles.

　　6. Eat less inflammatory foods:

　　People with constipation should eat less spicy foods, such as chili peppers, peppers, etc., as well as fried, barbecued, potato chips, etc., otherwise constipation will be aggravated.

　　7. Recipes to treat menstrual constipation:

　　Walnut sesame paste

　　100 grams each of glutinous rice flour, black sesame seeds, and walnuts. Use oil-free black sesame seeds and walnuts, slowly roast them over low heat until fragrant, then add glutinous rice flour, stir-fry slowly over low heat, until the glutinous rice flour turns slightly yellow, crush the sesame seeds and walnuts in a food processor, mix with the glutinous rice flour, stir evenly, seal and store, rinse with boiling water when drinking. It has a very good conditioning effect on intestinal dryness and constipation.

　　Sweet potato and millet porridge

　　50 grams of sweet potatoes and 50 grams of millet. Wash, peel and cut the sweet potatoes, wash out the millet, boil the sweet potatoes and millet together, and can eat it every morning and evening. It is very suitable for people with habitual constipation.

　　Southern Almond Stewed Sydney Pear

　　12 grams of southern almonds, one Sydney pear, and 30 grams of white sugar. First soak the southern almonds in water and peel them, cut the pears into pieces, put the almonds, pears and white sugar into a stew pot, add 200 ml of water, simmer for 1 hour, then drink the soup and eat the pears. Clear away heat and promote fluid production, laxative and detoxification.

　　What are the causes of constipation in women?

　　1. Due to poor eating habits, the mechanical or chemical stimulation of food is insufficient, or due to the intake of too little and too fine food, especially the lack of food that leaves a lot of sediment, the intestinal stimulation is reduced and the reflex peristalsis is weakened, causing constipation.

　　2. Changes in living habits, improper defecation posture, frequent use of strong laxatives and enemas, etc., can cause a decrease in rectal reflex sensitivity, so that although feces enters, it is not enough to cause effective bowel movements. nerve Impulsiveness prevents the defecation reflex from occurring and causes constipation.

　　3. Being too negative or too excited mentally can also lead to constipation. Therefore, we must always maintain a healthy An optimistic attitude is what it takes!

　　4. Bad living habits, lack of sleep, sustained high mental stress, etc. can also cause abnormal peristalsis and spasmodic contraction of the colon and cause constipation.

　　What to do if women suffer from constipation during menstruation

　　Menstrual constipation generally occurs 7 to 14 days before menstruation, worsens 2 to 3 days before menstruation, and gradually reduces and disappears after menstruation.

　　It is often accompanied by symptoms of irritability, fatigue and weakness, and sometimes causes headaches, insomnia, lower abdominal pain and other problems.

　　Our doctor friends call this premenstrual stress syndrome, so it is very important to always maintain a peaceful mind! (Reference website: Housewife Network)