period question?!?

Question

How come we bloat when we get our periods wat causes us to bloat?
And why do i get some nausea with my period??

Answer 1

A lot of the bloating is caused by water retention. if you want to reduce this, you need to reduce your sodium intake (eat less salt), especially when it gets close to your time of the month. As far as nausea....remember that your body is going through a lot when you menstruate. You are experiencing a lot of hormonal changes, cramping, headaches, etc. It makes sense that all that would make you feel nauseous.

Answer 2

Endometriosis does cause symptoms like extreme cramping, nausea, and heavy blood flow, but only a doctor's evaluation can tell you for sure.




For the past five to six years, my wife has had a lot of problems during my period. I am starting to think it's possible that she has endometriosis. Up to one day before and up to three days into her period she experience these symptoms: fever, chills, strong cramps (sometimes to the point where she pass out from the pain), diarrhea, nausea and/or vomiting, lightheadedness, fatigue, and heavy blood flow. They are not always the same intensity, nor all at the same time. This has been greatly disturbing to here work life. she also sometimes experience pain during sex, but only with particular positions.



the pain associated with endometriosis tends to onset earlier and stay around longer than the usual menstrual cramping pain, which starts around the time of flow and can last 48-72 hours into flow.

Almost all of the symptoms I describe can be linked with increased production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins cause uterine contractions/cramping. They also have binding sites on the bowel and central nervous system, creating the opportunity for such symptoms as diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, headache, flu-like symptoms, and more. Women who have severe cramping and other symptoms have been shown to produce up to 13 times more prostaglandins than women who do not have such symptoms.

It is wise for you to see a gynecologist to evaluate for endometriosis. They may decide to give you a trial of prescription-strength prostaglandin blockade medications. In the meantime, you could try taking two Aleve (generic naproxen sodium) every 12 hours as soon as the symptoms begin. Be sure to check with your pharmacist to be sure you do not have any contraindications (allergies, other medications, liver/kidney problems) to trying this.

Answer 3

Chemical changes in your body creating a balancing act of hormones.

Answer 4

because periods are annoying and i bet every girl wished they didnt get them!