WOMEN'S MENSTRUATION

Everyone who is about to enter puberty (the process of body changes that cause a child’s body to become an adult body capable of reproduction) should be taught or know the basic medical definition of menstruation and that it is a normal process that females go through as their bodies prepare themselves for potential pregnancy. It is a part of the monthly menstrual cycle (regular cycling of hormones) that occur in the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible.Medically, menstruation (also termed period or bleeding) is the process in a woman of discharging (through the vagina) blood and other materials from the lining of the uterus at about one monthly interval from puberty until menopause (ceasing of regular menstrual cycles), except during pregnancy. This discharging process lasts about 3-5 days.

Foods to have during periods✅

1. Water

2. Fruit

3. Leafy green vegetables

4. Ginger

5. Chicken

6. Fish

7. Turmeric

8. Dark chocolate

9. Nuts

10. Flaxseed oil

11. Quinoa

12. Lentils and beans

13. Yogurt

14. Tofu

15. Peppermint tea

16. Kombucha

Foods to avoid during periods❌

1. Salt

2. Sugar

3. Coffee

4. Alcohol

5. Spicy foods

6. Red meat

7. Foods you don’t tolerate well

❗Many women during menstruation period face cramps. Period cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, is the sudden pain that you get in the lower abdomen before and during your menstrual period.

Oh, there is nothing more dreadful than the monthly period cramps but there’s nothing to fear at all. For most women, the pain though frustrating can be bearable, but for some others, it can get in the way of their daily activities. You must understand that it is important to treat health conditions that cause severe period cramps, while the menstrual cramps without any serious condition tend to reduce with age and often after giving birth.

HOW TO DEAL WITH MENSTRUAL CRAMPS:

1. EXERCISE

You may not feel like, but exercise is known to help prevent or reduce cramps. You can incorporate exercise in your weekly routine as studies have shown that women who exercised regularly have less period pain. What are you waiting for, lets’ do this.

2. REST

You have to listen to your body if you’re not up for that exercise, please rest. Try to get important things done before this time or postpone anything that can’t be done because It could be uncomfortable for you.

Do not forget to plan ahead, so you don’t get caught unawares.

3. STAY HYDRATED

Weakness is common during your period as this due to the loss of blood, which can cause dehydration, so staying hydrated is very important. If you don’t like the taste of water, change the taste by spicing it up. You can add lemon, cucumber, or any fruit of your choice.

As much as I love tea, I try to stay away from it at this time of the month for the first two days. I love the feeling I get when I drink water during this period, it tastes better (I know water has no taste), but you know what I mean

4. HOT WATER BOTTLE OR HEATING PADS

If you like it hot, why not try it. You can apply heat on your lower belly/ abdomen or lower back to help relieve the pain.

5. PAIN KILLERS 

There’s a reason why this is my no 5 – this is me avoiding pain killers. I choose this option as a last resort when every other thing fails. I usually take Paracetamol, and then graduate to Ibuprofen, it depends on how severe it gets.

6. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

If it gets worse or you’re bleeding heavily, this is where you want to talk to your doctor.

BY, 

    KRITIKA GOGOI