Diet/menstruation Flashcards
_ percent of women experience PMS
35
_ percent experience psychological issues PMS
77
_ percent experience tiredness PMS
71
Low _ levels may exacerbate PMS symptoms (2)
Calcium
Vitamin D
Keep _ levels higher during menstruation
Iron
Cramps medical term
Dysmenorrhea
Cramps effects _ percent of women
85
When menstruation begins there is a rise in inflammatory compounds called _
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins cause urine muscles to
Contract and release blood
_ help relieve cramping by reducing contractions (2)
Magnesium
Omega-3
Supplement with vitamin _ May reduce severity of cramping (2)
D
E
Supplementing with _ May reduce severity of cramping
Ginger
Ginger contains (2)
Gingerol
Gingerdione
Gingerol and gingerdione have _ effects (2)
Anti inflammatory
Analgesic
Many people report bowel discomfort and _ during periods
Change in bowel habits
Leading up to period _ levels rise in preparation for pregnancy (2)
Estrogen
Progesterone
Estrogen and progesterone slow _
Gastrointestinal motility
Alcohol, caffeine, fatty foods, fizzy drinks can increase
Inflammation
Walnuts good source of
Magnesium
Rich source of omega-3 fatty acids
Wañnuts
Magnesium reduces menstrual cramping by relaxing
Urine muscles
Magnesium reduces cramping by reducing
Prostaglandins
People suffering from period pain May produce _ times more prostaglandins (range)
8-13
Bathing in _ can help
Epsom salts
