Some people experience headaches during their menstrual period, which is not necessarily good for women, and there are many reasons for headaches. Generally speaking, headaches during menstruation can be very uncomfortable. Therefore, understanding the cause is the first step. So, what are the reasons for headaches during menstruation?
Before and after menstruation, the concentration of estradiol in serum decreases, causing intracranial and extracranial blood vessels as well as uterine blood vessels to become more sensitive to certain factors such as serotonin, resulting in changes in vascular tone and causing headaches in some sensitive patients. After menstruation, the concentration of estradiol in serum returns to normal, and the patient's headache can also be relieved.
There is also a possibility that estrogen (including estradiol) can stimulate prolactin secretion, which in turn directly or indirectly stimulates prostaglandin secretion. Prostaglandins act on blood vessels, causing constriction and dilation of blood vessels. This change also exhibits periodic changes due to the influence of estrogen, thereby triggering headache attacks.
Menstrual headache is a type of vascular headache, in which hormones secreted during menstruation can regulate the tension of blood vessels. Hormonal changes in women during menstruation can cause unstable blood vessels, leading to headaches. Headaches that usually occur during menstruation will be relieved after menstruation. If the pain is obvious, medication can be used to relieve it. It is also important to rest well, avoid staying up late or working hard, and pay attention to changes in one's emotions and mood.
