What woman doesn't want to look like she has long legs and a slim figure? Whether it is fat women or thin women, there are a few pairs of tight pants in the closet, women can feel wearing tight pants after the whole person is particularly "lift".

　　But it should be noted that, although the tight pants are both good to wear and look good, but also can not be 365 days to wear, long time with pants, leggings to tighten the lower body, may bring a variety of health problems! One of them is to exacerbate menstrual cramps and menstrual discomfort.

　　During menstruation, many girls will choose tight pants, because it can reduce the risk of leakage, but in fact, too tight pants will cause pressure on the abdomen, affecting blood circulation, may exacerbate the phenomenon of menstrual cramps and menstrual discomfort. At the same time, tight pants friction to the delicate perineum, easy to cause perineal congestion and edema, tight and sealed environment will also make the bacterial growth, increase the chances of disease it.

　　So, what should a woman with menstrual cramps do?

　　1, do not use diuretics

　　Many women believe that diuretics can reduce the swelling and discomfort of menstruation, in fact, diuretics will be important minerals along with water out of the body, so you should reduce the intake of salt and alcohol and other substances that will make water retention in the body.

　　2. Keep warm

　　Keeping the body warm will accelerate blood circulation and loosen the muscles, especially the spasms and congested pelvic area, you should drink more hot water, you can also place hot packs or hot water bags on the abdomen for a few minutes at a time, or use moxa sticks to roast the abdomen.

　　3、Mineral bath

　　Add 1 cup of salt and 1 cup of sodium bicarbonate in the bathtub. Soak in warm water for 20 minutes to help loosen muscles and relieve menstrual pain.

　　4、Exercise

　　Especially on the eve of your period, walking or other moderate exercise will make you more comfortable during your period.

　　5. Practice yoga

　　Practicing yoga also has a moderating effect, such as bending your knees and sitting on your heels. Keep your forehead on the ground and straighten your arms against the sides of your body. Keep this position until you feel uncomfortable.

　　6, take painkillers

　　When menstrual pain starts, take painkillers with milk or food. Effective painkillers will work after 20 minutes-30 minutes and last for 12 hours without pain.

　　What should you eat for menstrual cramps?

　　Dysmenorrhea patients should eat a light and easy-to-digest diet for 3 to 5 days before the onset of menstruation. Should eat easy to digest and absorb food, should not eat too full, especially should avoid eating cold food, because cold food can stimulate the uterus, fallopian tube contraction. This can induce or aggravate dysmenorrhea.

　　Menstruation has come, should avoid all cold and indigestible and stimulating foods, such as chili peppers, raw onions, raw garlic, pepper, strong alcohol and so on. During this period, patients can eat some acidic food, such as sauerkraut, vinegar, etc. Sour food has the effect of relieving pain.

　　In addition, people with dysmenorrhea, whether before or after menstruation, should keep the bowels clear. Eat as much honey, bananas, celery, white potatoes, etc. as possible. Because constipation can induce dysmenorrhea and increase pain.

　　Take vitamins

　　Many patients rarely experience menstrual cramps when they take the right amount of vitamins and minerals every day. Therefore, it is recommended to take a multivitamin and mineral complex, preferably one that contains calcium and is low in dosage, several times a day.

　　Supplementation with the minerals calcium, potassium and magnesium can also help relieve menstrual pain.

　　Experts have found that women who take calcium have fewer menstrual cramps than those who don't. Magnesium is also important because it helps the body absorb calcium efficiently. You may want to increase your intake of calcium and magnesium before and during your period.