The term “menstrual period” is generally used to refer to a woman’s period. Joint pain during menstruation can be caused by joint diseases such as arthritis, sodium retention during menstruation, and overwork.
1. Joint diseases: If there are abnormalities in the joints, such as arthritis, the joints will normally have pain and it may worsen during menstruation.
2. Sodium and water retention during menstruation: The gradual increase of estrogen and progesterone during menstruation will cause water and sodium retention in the body, resulting in edema, etc. At this time, if there is too much water in the joints, the nerve endings around the joints may be compressed, resulting in joint pain.
3. Overwork: The body is already weak during menstruation, and should rest properly at this time, if overworked, joint pain, lumbar pain and other conditions may occur.
Joint pain during menstruation may also have other causes, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner to improve the relevant examination, under the guidance of a professional doctor to clarify the cause of the disease, targeted treatment.