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New Delhi: As soon as the summer season arrives, many health challenges start appearing. Strong sunlight, rising temperature and dehydration not only sap our energy but also badly affect the periods of women. It is often seen that in summer, women have to face more problems like heavy bleeding, unbearable pain, cramps and flatulence. Let us know how this change in weather affects women’s hormones and how it can be avoided.

Reason for heavy periods in summer

Excessive heat does not increase bleeding, but it disturbs the hormonal balance of the body. Due to extreme heat, lack of sleep, increased stress and change in eating habits, the level of stress hormones in the body increases. This increased stress unbalances the estrogen and progesterone hormones that control periods.

feel many problems in the body

Apart from this, dehydration in summer causes weakness in the body. Women who already have problems like PCOS, thyroid or endometriosis, their symptoms become more severe in this season, causing heavy periods and severe stomach cramps.

Ways to avoid pain, cramps and swelling

In this difficult period of summer, menstrual problems can be reduced to a great extent by taking a little caution and adopting the right daily routine.

keep yourself hydrated

Drink at least 3-4 liters of water throughout the day. Apart from plain water, take coconut water, lemon water, buttermilk and electrolytes. Eat water-rich fruits like watermelon, cucumber and orange. This will reduce body swelling and headache.

eat light and nutritious diet

These days, completely stay away from fried, spicy and high salt junk food.

Adequate sleep and cotton clothes

To keep hormones balanced, 7-8 hours of deep sleep is very important. Along with this, wear loose, comfortable and cotton clothes to avoid sweat and infection.

don’t ignore

If you have problem of excessive bleeding, unbearable pain or dizziness for several months continuously, do not ignore it as normal and immediately consult a doctor.