13. Have enough sleep
Studies have established that the quality of a woman’s sleep during menstruation directly correlates with the severity of her menstrual symptoms. The discomfort experienced while having menstrual cramps makes women not have enough sleep which only worsens these pains. Experts have explained that during menstruation, the body’s level of hormone progesterone drops drastically which makes it hard for women to sleep given that the hormone is known for its mild sedative effect that causes sleep.
However, establishing healthy sleep hygiene helps deal with the discomfort of menstruation. These healthy sleep routines may involve going to bed at the exact same time each day and the body will adjust to the new “time for sleep.” If soft soothing music, a warm shower or a beverage like tea helps, then, by all means, engage them. Adequate sleep not only helps with painful menstruation but also overall body health.