Having your period every month can be a physical and emotional rollercoaster that some women may even experience flu-like symptomsalso known as “Period Flu”said gynecologist Sara Yuen.
“Menstrual flu is not the flu, nor is it an official medical diagnosis. It is a form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which causes flu-like symptoms.”
Sarah Yuan, gynecologist
Symptoms of PMS and period flu
Experts from the Cleveland Clinic in the United States explained, premenstrual syndrome They can start any time after ovulation.
For most people, symptoms appear a few days before menstruation and disappear after menstruation begins.
People with menstrual flu may notice:
- body pain
- diarrhea
- fatigue
- fever
- Headache
- nausea and vomiting
Experts don’t know exactly what causes menstrual flu and premenstrual syndrome. This is likely related to hormonal and chemical changes during the menstrual cycle, Yuan said.
“Estrogen and progesterone help regulate menstrual cycle. They occur before and after ovulation. If you are not pregnant, this level will drop before your period.A decrease in hormones can lead to Headache, Humor changes, fatigue and others symptoms of premenstrual syndrome“He added.
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