What’s wrong with having a headache when you’re on your period?



Auntie generally refers to menstruation. Headache during menstruation is considered to be related to physiological factors such as excessive nervousness and stress, as well as upper respiratory tract infections and migraine headaches.

1. Physiological factors: For women who are overstressed, stressed or sleep-deprived during menstruation, headaches may occur.

2. Upper respiratory tract infection: the disease is mainly related to bacterial and viral infections, and the immunity of women during menstruation will be reduced. Therefore, when suffering from upper respiratory tract infections, some menstruating women will experience headaches, sneezing, runny nose, fever, chills and other uncomfortable symptoms.

3. Migraine: some women with headaches during menstruation need to be alert to the possibility of endocrine factors caused by migraine, the disease more in the pre-menstrual period or menstrual episodes, the symptoms gradually reduced or disappeared after menopause. Migraine patients are also prone to nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, dizziness, poor concentration and other symptoms.

In addition, for those who have a splitting headache during menstruation, it can be relieved by proper rest and head massage. If the body is accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, it is necessary to consult a doctor in time.