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For women, drink coffee When menstruation is not recommended. Caffeine contained in coffee can affect the symptoms to the menstrual cycle.
When menstruation, hormones and sensitivity in a woman’s body will increase. So do not be surprised if the condition causes some disturbing symptoms, such as stomach cramps, nausea and dizziness.
Symptoms during menstruation can be influenced by what is found. Therefore menstruation women have a lot of food restrictions, one of which is not recommended to drink coffee.
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For those who are not sensitive to caffeine, may still be able to drink coffee as long as it is limited. Quoted from Healthline in a day enough to drink 300 milligrams of caffeine or equivalent to one cup.
But in many cases, drinking coffee during menstruation can affect the symptoms of menstruation. The following effect.
1. Stomach cramps are more pronounced
 Caffeine contained in coffee can cause narrowing of blood vessels. Photo: Getty Images/Grandriver |
Stomach cramps are the most common symptoms during menstruation. This condition can be made worse when drinking coffee. Caffeine contained in coffee can cause narrowing of blood vessels.
If blood flow to the uterus is limited, it will cause tension and increase the intensity of pain during the decay process of the uterine wall. In addition, caffeine can also increase estrogen levels.
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2. Interrupting the menstrual cycle
Caffeine in coffee can also affect the menstrual cycle, as quoted from Livestrong. This has also been proven by a study published by the American Journal of Epidemiology.
The researchers found that drinking coffee When menstruation can shorten the cycle in some women. That’s because caffeine can limit blood vessels, thereby reducing uterine blood flow.
This condition causes a decrease in menstrual bleeding and shorter cycles. It also causes menstrual variability and irregularity in women.
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