Why do I feel stomach pain and distension during menstruation?

Why do I sometimes feel stomach pain and distension during menstruation?

Sometimes stomach pain and swelling during menstruation may be a normal physiological phenomenon, or it may be caused by indigestion, gastritis, etc.

1. Normal physiological phenomena:

Generally speaking, the pituitary gland stimulates the ovaries to secrete a certain amount of estrogen, and the endometrium proliferates under the action of estrogen. When it reaches a certain thickness, it can fall off by itself. The periodic shedding of the endometrium can form menstruation. Since the uterus contracts when the endometrium falls off, it will cause the above symptoms. This is normal and you don't need to worry too much. Pay more attention to rest, drink warm water, and keep your abdomen warm to relieve discomfort.

2. Indigestion:

During menstruation, the human body is relatively weak, and gastrointestinal motility will be relatively slow. If you eat some hard and rough food at this time, it may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to indigestion and the above symptoms. By improving your diet and massaging your abdomen clockwise, you can promote gastrointestinal motility and improve discomfort symptoms.

3. Gastritis:

Gastritis is one of the common digestive system diseases, which is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by various reasons. If gastritis occurs during menstruation, the above symptoms can usually be treated by taking drugs such as omeprazole, rabeprazole, and amoxicillin.

In addition to the relatively common causes mentioned above, it may also be caused by enteritis, endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc., which require active treatment.