What should I do if my breasts swell during menstruation?

　　It is said that menstruation is a product of loneliness. In fact, the breasts are also lonely. The female classmates all know that if you want to feel more comfortable, your aunt has to upgrade the cup size of her bra to a higher level because her breasts have grown a little. In fact, this is estrogen and progesterone helping your breasts prepare for pregnancy.

　　At the time of ovulation (about 2 weeks before menstruation), estrogen secretion reaches its peak, and progesterone secretion also slowly increases. After the egg is released, estrogen levels will temporarily drop. However, 1-2 days after ovulation, the corpus luteum (formed by the follicle that releases the egg) begins to secrete estrogen and a large amount of progesterone. Estrogen can promote the development of mammary gland ducts, and progesterone will further promote the development of mammary glands on the basis of estrogen to prepare for feeding new life. As the breasts develop, and estrogen causes water and sodium to "retain" in our bodies (there is some edema in the body before menstruation, it is also estrogen that is responsible), the breasts will naturally be a little larger than usual (sensitive ones) female You may still feel it distended pain）。

　　But if the egg cannot wait, sperm Come to combine, 9-10 days after ovulation, the corpus luteum will begin to degenerate and shrink, and the levels of estrogen and progesterone will quickly drop to the lowest level. Without the support of estrogen and progesterone, the mammary gland will stop developing and return to its original state.

　　Sometimes fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone can also affect breasts skin The sebaceous glands secrete normally, and the nipple and surrounding skin cannot be moisturized by sebum, so it becomes dry and itchy. As soon as the aunt comes, the sebaceous glands will resume their work and the symptoms will be relieved. Until then, it is better to artificially strengthen moisturizing and moisturizing.

　　From this point of view, the swollen breasts, slight swelling and pain, and dry and itchy nipples before the arrival of the aunt are just a small expression of the body's desire to give birth to a new life, not Breast hyperplasia。

　　How to care for breasts during menstruation

　　1. Properly adjust the underwear and bra you wear during menstruation. Because the breasts will be congested or edema during menstruation, the breasts will be slightly larger than usual.

　　2. During women’s menstruation, breasts are relatively sensitive. Many women will aggravate breast pain due to strenuous exercise. Therefore, during menstruation, unnecessary trauma and squeezing should be avoided as much as possible.

　　3. Keep a happy mood. Half of the breast swelling and pain during menstrual period are caused by physiological reasons, so keep a happy mood. A happy mood can allow women to spend their menstrual period easily.

　　4. Chest massage should be coordinated with the menstrual cycle, which can help reduce inflammation. Appropriate massage during the menstrual cycle can promote blood circulation and lymph circulation. It can effectively relieve physiological tension and help eliminate some tissue inflammation.