Chest tightness before menstruation

Menstruation is basically a physiological phenomenon that every woman will experience. Generally, after a woman enters puberty, the gradual secretion of estrogen in the body will cause the woman's uterus to gradually develop, and then cause the endometrium to fall off, which will form menstruation. Menstruation has a relatively large impact on women's bodies. Women will experience some physical discomfort symptoms before and after menstruation. So what causes chest tightness before menstruation?

1. Causes of chest tightness before menstruation

1. Heart disease

Generally, if you experience chest tightness and shortness of breath before your period, you first need to go to the hospital for an electrocardiogram to see if you have myocarditis. Prostaglandins increase during menstruation, and some hormones enter the blood circulation, causing vascular smooth muscle contraction. Your chest tightness is now considered to be caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart due to vascular smooth muscle contraction. It is recommended that you go to the cardiology department for a detailed check to see whether your heart and blood vessels are normal.

2. Premenstrual syndrome

It could be PMS. Premenstrual syndrome refers to a series of physical and emotional discomfort symptoms that women experience in the late menstrual cycle. The symptoms are not related to mental or medical diseases and recover to a symptom-free state after menstruation. The main symptoms include irritability, insomnia, tension, depression, headache, breast pain, etc. From the clinical symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. More than 90% of women have this symptom, and if it affects their life, symptomatic treatment can be given. If the symptoms are mild, no treatment is required.

3. Changes in hormone secretion levels in the body

Before menstruation, due to changes in hormone secretion levels in the body, the body will experience a series of uncomfortable symptoms. It is recommended to eat more foods that replenish qi and nourish blood, such as beef, donkey-hide gelatin, jujube, etc. To enhance the body's immunity.

4. Insufficient Qi and Blood

As long as there is no problem with the heart, it may be directly related to insufficient Qi and blood. It is necessary to take Astragalus essence orally or take capsules under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Causes of premenstrual syndrome

It may be triggered by hormones and other factors such as neuroendocrine factors or high sensitivity to progesterone, or it may be caused by insufficient secretion of 5-hydroxytryptamine. Social and psychological factors have a certain impact on the occurrence of premenstrual syndrome, but relevant research is insufficient.