Regimen Way Q&A Women’s Health Menstrual Health

What causes menstrual headaches

Asked by:Carlee

Asked on:Apr 11, 2026 12:05 AM

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  • Oasis Oasis

    Apr 11, 2026

      Quite a few female During the few days when my aunt arrives, my friend will always feel Migraine , making it difficult to concentrate. In fact, the harm of menstrual headaches is not only the inability to concentrate, but also some disease signs. So how should we get rid of the headache killer?

      What causes menstrual headaches

      1. Endocrine

      70% of migraines occur before and after women's menstruation, and nearly three-quarters of migraine patients are women. Therefore, there is reason to believe that hormone fluctuations are one of the important reasons for this phenomenon.

      Menstrual headaches are associated with changes in serum concentrations of estradiol, a female hormone. Before and after menstruation, the concentration of estradiol in the serum decreases, causing changes in vascular tone and causing headaches in some patients who are sensitive to this. After menstruation, the concentration of estradiol in the serum returns to normal, and the patient's headaches can also be relieved or disappeared.

      but, clinical Menstrual headaches, which are common in the world, are closely related to endocrine disorders. In real life, women will inevitably encounter some unpleasant things or some thorny problems at work. Coupled with the intense life and work pressure of modern cities, the brain nerve in a state of tension. Mental fatigue, lack of exercise, lack of sleep, and even some women do not eat for a long time due to weight loss. These bad living habits may lead to endocrine disorders and lead to premenstrual syndrome.

      From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, menstrual headaches can be called menstrual headaches. It is caused by long-term bad living habits or emotional instability. It will lead to long-term accumulation of toxins in the body. The toxins enter the blood vessels and cause the blood vessels to dilate, thus causing headaches.

      2. Mental pressure

      Women will inevitably encounter some unsatisfactory things or some thorny problems at work. In addition, the tense life and work pressure of modern cities put the brain nerves in a state of tension. Sometimes they are depressed, extremely tired and lack exercise. They sleep for too long, live irregularly, sometimes go without eating for a long time, sometimes gorge themselves on food, etc., which lead to menstrual migraines.

      3. Perfume

      Some strong perfumes can irritate people's nerves and may trigger menstrual migraines.

      4. Radiation

      Some people who work in front of computers are prone to menstrual migraines due to exposure to electromagnetic radiation. In addition, factors such as TV screens, spotlights, strong sunlight, etc. can cause people's Eye Fatigue causes headaches.

      People with menstrual headaches should eat 4 foods with caution

      chocolate

      Chocolate is not only easy to gain weight, but also contains casein, which is also a major suspect in causing migraines.

      meat

      Including beef, pork, fish and turkey.

      fruit

      Includes citrus, apples, bananas.

      drinks

      Certain drinks and their additives may also cause menstrual migraines. Alcoholic beverages such as various high-concentration liquors and red wines Grape liquor; Contains coffee Drinks such as coffee, cola and strong tea; Alcohol and caffeine can dilate blood vessels and easily cause menstrual migraines.

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