Premenstrual symptoms and early pregnancy symptoms
Apr 19, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Premenstrual symptoms generally include fatigue, abdominal pain, etc., while early pregnancy symptoms may involve breast changes, missed period, etc. Before menstruation, hormonal fluctuations occur in women's bodies. Progesterone levels are relatively low, and the body's sensitivity increases. At the same time, the red blood cells' ability to carry oxygen decreases, which may lead to temporary hypoxia and cause physical fatigue.
Pre-menstrual symptoms generally include fatigue, abdominal pain, etc., while early pregnancy symptoms include breast changes, missed period, etc. The specific analysis is as follows:
I. Pre-menstrual Symptoms
1. Fatigue
Prior to menstruation, hormonal fluctuations occur in women's bodies, with relatively low levels of progesterone. At the same time, body sensitivity increases and red blood cells' ability to carry oxygen decreases, which may lead to temporary hypoxia and cause physical fatigue.
2. Abdominal Pain
If a woman is exposed to cold or consumes large amounts of cold-natured foods before menstruation, the abdomen may be stimulated by cold, causing abnormal spasms of the abdominal smooth muscles, thereby resulting in abdominal pain.
II. Early Pregnancy Symptoms
1. Breast Changes
In early pregnancy, rising progesterone levels stimulate the mammary ducts, leading to congestion and subsequent changes in the breasts, including enlargement of their outline.
2. Missed Period
Under the influence of pregnancy hormones, the uterine lining gradually thickens to prepare for embryo implantation. As a result, the endometrium cannot shed normally and uterine sensitivity decreases, leading to a missed period.
In addition, pre-menstrual symptoms may also include irritability, while excessive sleepiness may occur in early pregnancy. It is recommended that individuals who have had sexual intercourse recently should go to the hospital for examination.
