YOGYAKARTA Before menstruation begins, or parts of pre-menstruation can vary widely from symptoms. These symptoms are experienced between 5 days and two weeks before menstruation. Many people call the following symptoms of PMS (premendralization).

Stomach kram during the PMS period is called a common primary dysmenore. Kram is felt a few days before menstruation and a few days after menstruation begins. The severity of cramps varies widely from women. Starting from mild to extreme pain to disturbing activities.

Pramnstruation Kram is felt in the lower abdomen. Pain sometimes spreads to the lower back and upper thighs. This Kram is caused by contraction of the uterus which helps remove the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) when pregnancy does not occur. The contraction that causes cramps is triggered by the production of fatty acid hormones or prostaglandins, which not only regulates menstrual cycles but also ovulation.

If stomach cramps are felt very severe, it is important to see a doctor. Because severe conditions can involve certain conditions in endometriosis, servical stenosis, adenomyosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and fibroids. Kram, which is associated with this condition, is known as secondary dysmenore.

Acne related to menstruation is quite common. A study reported by Healthline, Tuesday, May 20, reported its in-depth results to a group of women. The report found that about half of the female participants of the study experienced an increase in the number of acne about a week before their menstruation began.

Acne before menstruation often appears on the chin and jawline. However, there are also those who experience acne in other parts, such as back or other areas of the body. This acne is caused by changes in natural hormones related to the female reproductive cycle.

When pregnancy does not occur, when ovulation, estrogen levels and progesterons decrease while androgens such as testosterone increase. Androgen is a system that stimulates sebum production, oil produced by glands in the skin. Well, if too much sebum, acne will grow but will disappear towards the end of menstruation or after estrogen levels and progesterons increase again.

In the middle of the menstrual cycle, progesteron levels increase, and this makes the milk glands in the breasts enlarge and swell. These changes cause pain and swelling in the breasts before or during menstruation. These symptoms may be mild for some people, but some feel uncomfortable.

Ahead of the ovulation before menstruation, the body is prepared to maintain the egg if it is seeded. Otherwise, it will be tentative. At this time, changes in hormone levels often cause fatigue. Mood changes may also be felt. Some people who experience PMS, will find it difficult to sleep and make fatigue worse.

If the stomach feels full or feels like you can't defecate, maybe due to PMS. Stomach will feel bloating, denim pants are also more difficult to button. This is due to changes in estrogen levels and progesterons that cause the body to hold a lot of water and salt more than usual. Body weight when PMS can also rise by one or two pounds. But bloating and gaining weight as long as PMS is not permanent.

Because the gut is sensitive to hormonal changes, someone with PMS may experience changes in the habit of going to the bathroom before or during menstruation. Prostaglandin which causes contraction in the uterus, also causes contraction in the intestines. Before and during menstruation, you may experience diarrhea, frequent bowel movements, nausea, bloating stomach, and even constipation.

Hormons are responsible for generating pain responses, so when you feel headaches and migraines during PMS, it is caused by hormonal fluctuations. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that often triggers migraines and headaches when the levels fluctuate. Estrogen, can increase levels of serotonin and the number of serotonin receptors in the brain at certain points during menstruation cycles. This triggers migraine attacks.

A study reported that more than 50 percent of women who had migraines reported having something to do with the menstrual cycle. This was felt before, during, or immediately after menstruation. There are also women who experience migraines during ovulation. Another study found that migraines were experienced 1.7 times more probably during 1 to 2 days before menstruation and 2.5 times during the first 3 days of menstruation.

Emotional symptoms of PMS can sometimes be more severe than physical symptoms. It could be that the current mood swings, irritability, sensitivity, sub-district, and depression. The ups and downs of this atmosphere are due to fluctuations in estrogen levels and progesterons. Estrogen that affects serotonin and endorphins, so that feelings become more sensitive. Low progesterons may also be the cause of crying for no reason during menstruation.

The contraction of the uterus and abdomen triggered by the release of prostaglandin can also cause contraction of the lower back muscle. Pain or feeling attracted may be felt. Some people feel a significant lower back pain during menstruation. There is also an uncomfortable but mild pain felt on the back during PMS.

Symptoms of PMS, such as stomach cramps, headaches, and mood swings can affect sleep. Body temperature during menstruation will increase. The body's core temperature that rises about half a degree after ovulation and remains high when menstruation begins, can interfere with the ability to rest comfortably.

Those are a number of normal pre-menstruation symptoms. Some people, feel the sign of PMS that is mild and can be tolerated. But if the symptoms interfere with activity, consider checking and consulting an obgynian doctor.


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