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Menstruation Nausea: Causes and Home Remedies

By on January 23, 2017

Menstruation for women does not only mean a period of 3-5 days when they bleed naturally. The suffering goes beyond this. There is a stomach ache, body ache, loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea and even vomiting during menstruation. All of these symptoms may not be present in all females. But most of the females suffer from one or more of these symptoms.

Menstruation Nausea

Menstruation Nausea

This article is concerned around menstruation nausea which is one of the common secondary symptoms experienced by many women during periods.
Do you know what causes menstruation nausea? Let us learn about them in detail about them.

What are the Causes of Menstrual Nausea

1.Changes in the Level of Hormones- In some women, the changes in the level of hormones that occurs during the periods stimulates the secretion of gastric juices. This causes heartburn and nausea and even vomiting.

Causes of Menstrual Nausea

Causes of Menstrual Nausea

2.Pain- Mild abdominal pain is common during menstruation. This is caused due to the uterine contractions that occur due to the release of prostaglandins. Sometimes the pain is intense and may make the woman nauseated. Also, these contractions may promote the secretion of gastric juices that contains hydrochloric acid and results in nausea.

3.Endometriosis- This is a pathological condition here the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside the uterus. The women with endometriosis have been found to suffer from nausea during periods.

4.Menstrual Migraines- Some women suffers from a migraine during menstruation. This not only causes a headache, but also blurred vision, nausea and sometimes vomiting.

Menstrual Migraines

Menstrual Migraines

5.Unhealthy Diet- Yes, intake of caffeinated drinks, processed foods, fatty foods, sugary foods during periods may cause nausea. So better avoid them.

Is Nausea During Menstruation a Matter of Concern

Mild nausea during periods is common. But if it is severe and long lasting it becomes a matter of concern. If you experience nausea during every mensuration or even if it has started bothering you since a few cycles better consult your health care provider.

Home Remedies to Treat Menstruation Nausea

To relieve mild menstruation nausea, natural home remedies are enough. Below is the list of home remedies for menstruation nausea.

Home Remedies for Menstruation Nausea

1.Hot Water Bags- Hot compress is found helpful in alleviating all the symptoms of menstruation. This increases the blood circulation and relaxes the contracted muscles. This provides relief in pain and once the pain is relieved nausea eases.

Hot water bags

Hot water bags

2.Chamomile Tea- Chamomile tea is a traditional home remedy to treat all the symptoms related to menstruation. It is known to relax the muscles. It acts as a natural sedative and also calms the sensation of nausea. Steep a teaspoon of dried chamomile leaves in a cup of steaming water. After 15 minutes, strain the concoction and drink it. You may drink it 2-3 times in a day.

3.Vitamin C Rich Foods- Vitamin C is known to ease inflammation. So during periods increase the intake of foods rich in vitamin C such as broccoli, green leafy vegetables, and citrus fruits.

4.Ginger- Ginger relieves nausea irrespective of its cause. So you can take ginger even to ease menstrual nausea. Chew a small piece of ginger or drink its tea. To make ginger tea steep a few slices of ginger in a cup of steaming water. After 15 minutes, strain the solution and drink it.

Ginger

Ginger

5.Sniff Lemon- Again, regardless of the cause, lemon is found to ease nausea. Cut lemon in 2 halves and sniff it.

6.Mint Tea- Methanol present in the mint is a natural analgesic. Also, it calms nausea and neutralizes the stomach acids. Steep a few crushed fresh mint leaves in a cup of boiling water for 15 minutes. Add a teaspoon of honey to it and drink this concoction 2 times in a day.

7.Turmeric- Curcumin present in turmeric provides a protection against the stomach acids. This relieves nausea. Add 2 pinches of turmeric to a glass of warm water and sip it.

Turmeric

Turmeric

8.Marsh Mellows- Marsh mellows improves digestion and by soothing the stomach lining and protects it from gastric acids. This also is found effective to alleviate menstrual nausea. So eat marsh mellows during periods.

Besides the above home remedies for menstruation nausea, drink lots of water, eat whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. And take a little walk in a garden in the open air.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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