You feel a Feeling of fullness , clothes become tighter, your Belly is bulging outwards and you generally feel uncomfortable in the abdominal area ? All these are pretty sure signs of a Bloated stomach This symptom is particularly common in menstruating women before or during your period But how does it happen and what can you do to prevent a bloated stomach during menstruation? What relieves the discomfort? In today's blog post, we'll explain it to you.

Gas in your digestive tract is something completely normal and natural. Bacteria in the large intestine decompose undigested components of food, producing gases such as Carbon dioxide or methane The formation of gases during the digestive process is therefore a very natural process .
However, it is precisely during the period of menstruation that the Gas accumulation increases sharply and you have an unpleasant Feeling of fullness , sometimes associated with Pains , leaving behind. This is called a bloated stomach, or in technical terms Meteorism called. 

How can you recognize a bloated stomach and what are the Symptoms ? The most common sign of meteorism is the strong outward-curving belly Often the increase in volume is the only sign of a bloated stomach. In addition, the excess air in the stomach can also cause very severe abdominal pain care for. 

More Symptoms of meteorism can be: 

- Unpleasant feeling of fullness 
- Bowel noises, e.g. bubbling or rumbling  
- Feeling of pressure in the stomach 

- Digestive problems
- Frequent burping  

Behind a bloated stomach different causes put.Often the Eating habits plays a major role here: Eating too quickly and thereby simultaneous speaking can cause too much air in the stomach. insufficient chewing has a big impact. 

But not only eating habits, but also the food themselves can be the cause of your bloated stomach. Dietary fiber real culprits when it comes to a bloated stomach. Hard to digest carbohydrates , such as those found in legumes, as well as Sugar , also cause an increased development of gas in the abdominal cavity. However, the keyword here can also be: Food intolerance If you often notice a bloated stomach after eating, ask yourself what you have eaten and which food may have caused the gas in your stomach. Perhaps a Intolerance test Your doctor will help you get to the bottom of the cause. 

Also the mental well-being has a major impact on the gastrointestinal tract. Our everyday life is often filled with stress and both stress, anger or fear cause a Activation of the central nervous system . The stress hormone Cortisol is released, causing the Nerve cells in the intestinal wall activated which in turn influence the digestive processes in the intestine. The result: constipation , Diarrhea or Flatulence Stress is often the cause of Irritable bowel syndrome , which is why you should definitely create a balance in your everyday life.
And in case you didn’t know, stress can also affect your Menstrual cycle and mess things up. Find out how stress can affect your cycle and how you can reduce it in our Blog post in addition.  

More Bloated stomach causes could be the following: 

- Carbonated drinks
- Chronic inflammation 
- Constipation 
- Flabby abdominal muscles  
- Increased volume of intestinal contents
- Disturbed intestinal flora
- Hormonal fluctuations, e.g. due to periods 

If you often struggle with a bloated stomach, we recommend that you medical advice to obtain. 

It is no secret that menstruating women before and during the period with various physical or psychological complaints to fight - and this includes meteorism. Meteorism is only one of many PMS symptoms . You may now be wondering how the uterus and digestion can be connected. In general, the entire Menstrual cycle controlled by hormones However, the hormones do not only attach themselves to docking sites in the uterus, but are also active in other areas of the body. Finally, hormones via the bloodstream transported and thus they not only have an effect on the uterus, but also on other areas of the body .

So let’s take a closer look at the cycle and how it works.After ovulation, the body produces increased amounts of the corpus luteum hormone progesterone . This has the function of To relax muscles , while the uterine lining breaks down after ovulation. A function that is important, however, also has a disadvantage: Not only the uterus, but also the entire gastrointestinal tract is located in a relaxed phase . It comes to Digestive disorders , which can subsequently cause flatulence or a bloated stomach. 

Usually the symptoms subside after menstruation. However, we know that a bloated stomach during your period can be very stressful and therefore we have a few Tips for prevention and treatment of the bloated belly for you.  

One balanced diet is always the be-all and end-all. However, many people eat differently before or during their period than usual. The reason for this is the increased craving for sweet or fatty foods and Food cravings that can accompany it. The large amounts of Fat and sugar represent the digestion before a strong Challenge , because it is usually not used to this. This means that the chopping and processing of food takes much longer and large amounts of gases .

Always listen to your body! We recommend that you, especially before and during your period to eliminate foods that contain a lot of sugar and salt . In addition, Beans, cabbage, onions, plums and alcohol lead to flatulence and meteorism. Make sure you eat a balanced diet and opt for easily digestible vegetables or Herbs such as caraway, fennel, chamomile and anise, which have already occurred Alleviate symptoms can. 

Movement
 

Even if you sometimes feel like resting during your period: Some movement can work wonders for menstrual bloating. Stroll in the green after the meal is a perfect opportunity to get some fresh air. This will improve your Digestion stimulated and thus counteracted the "relaxed" phase of the gastrointestinal tract. With which 5 tips You can also find out how to get through your period better in our Blog post in addition.

massage

In addition to some exercise, rest and a Massage of the lower abdomen help to get rid of the air in your stomach and feel comfortable in your body again during your period. To do this, massage the stomach clockwise . By doing so, you follow the Path of the large intestine and you can push excess air to the outlet independently . 

warmth 

Heat can also do you good: it has an antispasmodic effect and relieves menstrual pain. If you like our Heat belt If you don’t know it yet, you should definitely try it out! Thanks to the Velcro fastener, you can use the heat of the integrated hot water bottle targeted in the intestinal area and the Relieve symptoms Try out the tips mentioned and you will probably notice an improvement quickly.

Tip: Did you also know that Pain during period through Period products that need to be introduced , can arise? We therefore recommend that you use our Period underwear or washable pads . Are you a heavy bleeder or do you only bleed lightly during your period? No problem, in our online shop you will find the products in different suction strengths . All our products are of course vegan and free from biocides .🙂