Calcium deficiency generally does not affect menstruation, but severe calcium deficiency may affect menstruation.
Women’s menstruation is mainly controlled by the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and ovary menstrual feedback mechanism acting on the endometrium, a slight calcium deficiency on women’s menstruation will not cause significant impact and change, generally does not affect the menstrual cycle or the amount of menstruation, but may appear back pain or leg cramps and other uncomfortable symptoms.
However, if a woman is severely deficient in calcium, it may affect her menstrual cycle, because a severe calcium deficiency can lead to an imbalance in the electrolyte balance of the body, and electrolyte disorders can indirectly affect hormone secretion in the body, which can affect menstruation, and may lead to a decrease in the amount of menstruation.
If a woman has a calcium deficiency, it is recommended that she eat more milk or soy products, seafood products, and pay attention to sun exposure. If the symptoms of calcium deficiency are severe, you can take calcium gluconate or calcium carbonate tablets to supplement calcium as prescribed by your doctor.