What should I do if I have a bloated stomach when I’m on my period?

“Auntie” generally refers to women’s menstruation. Menstruation stomach bloating uncomfortable, may be the uterus congestion, hormone level changes, gynecological inflammation and other reasons, can be through local massage, hot compresses, rest, the use of drugs and other methods of treatment.
1. Uterine congestion: women during menstruation, the body’s prostaglandin content is higher, can cause uterine congestion, indirectly affecting gastrointestinal peristalsis, gas accumulation in the intestinal tract, which may lead to bloating. At this time, women can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis through local massage, hot compresses, etc., can relieve discomfort.
2. Hormone level changes: during menstruation, too much prostaglandin in the body, into the blood circulation, may cause gastrointestinal peristalsis slow down, causing bloating. At this time, women should pay attention to rest, maintain adequate sleep, appropriate massage of the abdomen to promote gastrointestinal motility, the symptoms can be improved.
3. Gynecological inflammation: such as pelvic inflammatory disease, mostly due to the failure to cure the woman’s original disease, menstruation, the symptoms worsened, resulting in the occurrence of bloating, but also more often accompanied by abnormal vaginal discharge. Cefixime, metronidazole and other drugs can be used as prescribed by the doctor.
If a woman has persistent bloating during menstruation, it is recommended that she seek medical attention, complete the relevant examinations, identify the cause under the guidance of the doctor, and target treatment.