Stomach bloating before menstruation

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The article is professionally consulted by Doctor Le Van Linh - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital and Master, Doctor Tran Lam Khoa - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec International General Hospital Central Park .
Stomach bloating before menstruation is one of the signs before menstruation, they are not only annoying but can also be the cause of a number of dangerous diseases.

1. Stomach bloating before menstruation is worrisome?

Abdominal bloating before menstruation can be caused by many causes such as digestive disorders, intestinal diseases such as colitis, if bloating often occurs before the menstrual period, this may be one of the signs of the syndrome. premenstrual syndrome.
Premenstrual syndrome includes symptoms of changes, physiological and behavioral disorders related to the menstrual cycle. This means that these symptoms only occur 1-2 weeks before menstruation and go away after that.
It is estimated that up to 75% of menstruating women have experienced some form of PMS.
Premenstrual syndrome includes symptoms such as acne, pain, breast tenderness, fatigue, trouble sleeping, fullness, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, edema, dehydration, headache or pain back, runny nose, sore throat and feeling of fever, loss of appetite or vice versa. In which, abdominal distension is a symptom accounting for 90% of physical disorders. Emotional disturbances in PMS include depression, anger, irritability, anxiety, confusion, and social distancing.
Scientists still don't know exactly what causes PMS, but a number of factors can contribute to it, such as hormonal changes. Signs and symptoms of PMS vary with hormone fluctuations and disappear with pregnancy and menopause. In addition, magnesium B6 deficiency is also considered a factor in premenstrual syndrome.

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2. What should be done to reduce bloating before menstruation?

To reduce bloating before menstruation as well as other symptoms (if any) of PMS, you can apply the following methods:
Using hormones: Estrogen, Progesterone, birth control pills. Medications to treat symptoms: diuretics, Magnesium, B6, sedatives, laxatives... However, you should not use them on your own, but should consult a doctor. Balance the diet: eat a lot of food: vegetables, beans...avoid salty foods, eat sweets, abstain from some stimulants: caffeine, tobacco, alcohol,... Have a rest regime Rest and exercise gently. If you have been using the above methods for a while but the condition does not improve, you should see a gynecologist for advice on appropriate treatment.

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Duy trì chế độ ăn nhiều hoa quả, rau xanh để hạn chế chướng bụng
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has a basic gynecological examination and screening package, when registering for the Basic Gynecological Examination and Screening Package, customers will receive: Uterine and ovaries transvaginal vaginal ultrasound Bilateral breast ultrasound Tests such as: Treponema pallidum rapid test, Chlamydia rapid test, specimen collection for cervical-vaginal cytology, bacterioscopic staining (fluid) female vagina), HPV genotype PCR automated system Urinalysis by automated machine. Doctor Le Van Linh has 16 years of experience in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. With professional strengths such as treatment of obstetrics and gynecological diseases, gynecological cancer screening, breast cancer screening and pregnancy monitoring, Dr. Linh used to hold the position of Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at the hospital. Hoan My Cuu Long (Can Tho). Currently, Dr. Linh is working at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.
Master, Doctor Tran Lam Khoa is trained and used to specialize in fetal medicine and prenatal diagnosis at Necker Hospital - Prenatal diagnosis center - Fetal intervention and treatment center France's largest. This is also the place where difficult and complicated diseases are concentrated with the world's leading professors in fetal medicine and fetal intervention. Currently, Doctor Khoa is working at Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital, he will directly diagnose, treat, and intervene in fetuses to bring healthy babies and bring happiness to parents. future mother.

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