Why does my head hurt so much during menstruation?
Nov 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, possible causes of severe headaches during menstruation may include excessive mental stress, head trauma, endocrine disorders, hypertension, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc. If experiencing discomfort, it is recommended to seek timely medical examination. A detailed analysis is as follows: In daily life, maintain regular作息 (作息 should be translated as "作息" doesn't have a direct translation but refers to daily routines or rest patterns), avoid staying up late, eat a balanced diet, and reduce the intake of high-salt and high-fat foods.
Generally, the causes of severe headaches during menstruation may include excessive mental stress, trauma, endocrine disorders, pelvic inflammatory disease, hypertension, and other factors. If experiencing discomfort, timely medical consultation and examination are recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Excessive Mental Stress
Long-term mental tension, anxiety, depression, and other emotional pressures may affect the balance of the endocrine system, leading to fluctuations in estrogen levels, which can subsequently trigger menstrual headaches. Symptoms may include insomnia, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, and memory decline. Learning to relieve stress through counseling, exercise, meditation, and other methods can help alleviate mental pressure.
2. Trauma
Head injuries caused by external forces may lead to abnormal cranial structure or function. Head trauma can directly or indirectly affect the nervous and endocrine systems, causing menstrual headaches or exacerbating existing symptoms. Symptoms may include headache, nausea, vomiting, impaired consciousness, blurred vision, etc. It is important to maintain safety precautions and avoid head injuries in daily life.
3. Endocrine Disorders
Long-term late-night habits, irregular diet, and other factors may cause endocrine disorders. Abnormal hormone secretion and fluctuations in estrogen levels may affect the contraction and dilation of cerebral blood vessels, thus causing headaches. Symptoms may include irregular menstrual cycles, abnormal menstrual flow, and breast tenderness. Patients may take medications such as propylthiouracil tablets, motherwort granules, methimazole tablets, etc., as directed by a physician.
4. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is mainly caused by bacterial infection. This condition can affect the normal function of the ovaries, leading to endocrine disorders. During menstruation, hormonal changes, especially fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone, may worsen headache symptoms. Other symptoms may include lower abdominal pain and fever. Treatment may involve medications such as ceftriaxone sodium tablets, levofloxacin tablets, acetaminophen tablets, etc., as directed by a physician.
5. Hypertension
Hypertension may be associated with high-salt diets, lack of exercise, obesity, and other factors. High blood pressure may increase pressure on cerebral blood vessels, thereby causing headaches. During menstruation, fluctuations in estrogen levels may exacerbate headache symptoms caused by hypertension. Other symptoms may include dizziness, palpitations, chest tightness, fatigue, etc. Patients may take medications such as irbesartan tablets, amlodipine besylate tablets, losartan potassium tablets, etc., under the guidance of a physician.
In daily life, maintaining a regular routine and avoiding staying up late are important. Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet and reducing the intake of high-salt and high-fat foods is recommended.
