How to survive your period in the summer when it's hot
Summer is beautiful: temperatures rise, pants get shorter, hair curls and we are all happier.
Except in those days, in those two or three days a month when nature makes us put our feet on the ground and the head, which comes down from the clouds, begins to ache. We are talking about the menstrual cycle, which in the summer becomes really annoying.
But we are here to find solutions, not to create problems, so first of all we let you discover this wonder that decreases pain ...
How to survive, then, the more abundant high cycle, the pressure that drops to minimum levels and sweats out of control? Let's understand why it happens and let's see how to solve these annoying problems!
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Can my period get high in hot weather?
The problem
Affirmative answer. As we all know, every woman has her own biological rhythm and the phases of her cycle vary, both person by person, and according to the seasons and emotional conditions. Stress, depression, poor diet can affect the regularity of menstruation, as well as changes in temperature, especially when the change is sudden. In winter, for example, it seems that the cycle is blocked by the cold, while in summer the rise in temperatures can affect the regularity, creating delays. It should be borne in mind that this is not the only possible cause of a delay, on the contrary , if this is prolonged it is best to take a pregnancy test
The solution
To avoid being taken by surprise, you can monitor your cycle with a smartphone app, so as to always keep an eye on the regularity of your menstruation. We recommend apps such as Clue, My calendar, Period Tracker or any interactive calendar that notifies you of the arrival of PMS, the fertile period and the cycle itself.
The period becomes more abundant in the summer
The problem
Many women also notice a variation in the type of cycle and experience a much more abundant menstruation during the period. Absolutely normal! And this depends above all on the dilation of the capillaries due to the heat, which obviously allows the blood flow to flow more easily.
The solution
Equip yourself with larger sanitary pads, both external and internal, or the menstrual cup, and integrate with a "diet rich in iron and folic acid, with foods such as: legumes, chocolate, asparagus, green vegetables or red meats, fish and egg yolk" egg.
When it is hot, the menstrual cycle is more painful
The problem
This can happen for various reasons: primarily, the heat makes us more intolerant, but this is a basic assumption. Changes in temperature, especially sudden ones, affect hormone levels, often getting them high.The sudden drops in serotonin, melatonin, endorphin and dopamine make us more susceptible, irritable, anxious and nervous, just as the changes in testosterone and prolactin can compromise regularity. Et voilas that the cycle hurts the most and makes us look even more like crazy hysterics in the summer!
The solution
Eat sweets and chocolate that stimulate the production of serotonin, supplemented with magnesium even starting a few days before menstruation, avoid caffeine and treat yourself to something that will make you feel good, whatever it is!
What if the problem is fatigue?
We advise you to take a few breaks, when possible, not to take away hours of sleep at night, at least for the first two days and to pay attention to your diet, pampering yourself with these anti-fatigue foods!
