What’s with the bloating on your period?

The term “period” generally refers to a woman’s menstrual period. Most menstrual bloating is normal and is related to changes in hormone levels in the body. It can also be caused by diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease and adenomyosis.
1. Normal: During menstruation, the level of estrogen and progesterone in the body changes, causing the endometrium to shed, resulting in pelvic congestion, which can lead to bloating.
2. Pelvic inflammatory disease: Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infectious disease of the upper reproductive tract of women, and the cause is related to pathogen infection. Typical symptoms of patients are lower abdominal pain, and some women also have symptoms such as increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period and bloating.
3. Adenomyosis: Adenomyosis is caused by the invasion of endometrial glands and mesenchyme into the myometrium of the uterus, and the cause of the disease is related to pregnancy, childbirth and other factors. Patients will have symptoms such as increased menstrual flow, dysmenorrhea, etc., in which dysmenorrhea will be progressively aggravated, the pain is mostly located in the lower abdomen, lumbar-sacral and other parts of the body, which will lead to women’s menstrual bloating.
As there are many causes of menstrual bloating, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for a clear diagnosis and active treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.