Why is it important to stay hydrated during your period?

Every month, most women will have their period . Menstruation is a natural phenomenon that occurs in women of childbearing age. It marks the beginning of puberty and can last until menopause .

Menstruation is an indicator of female reproductive function and can influence a woman's daily life in different ways. Menstruation, commonly called periods, is the evacuation of the endometrium in the form of bleeding mainly. This bleeding occurs cyclically, and lasts between 3 and 5 days on average. A complete cycle lasts 28 days, it prepares the woman's body for fertilization thanks to the action of LH and FSH. It includes the continuation of oogenesis, ovulation and the preparation of the endometrium for implantation, when the embryo implants in the lining of the uterus, it will thicken. But when fertilization does not occur, the body expels this excess, this is called menstruation. The volume of menstrual loss is between 50 and 80 milliliters of blood, but varies according to the person and the cycle. This cycle continues until menopause, when the woman has few or no eggs, or in the event of fertilization, which will induce pregnancy and stop menstruation.

Menstruation is therefore a normal physiological phenomenon that occurs for most healthy women. However, this phenomenon is not without consequences for the human body. The latter will have several responses that can be more or less disturbing .

There are several symptoms that are experienced during menstruation . They may be pathological, but in general they are simply the result of normal menstrual activity .

Symptoms vary from woman to woman but some are more common than others:

• Muscle pain, abdominal cramps . These are generally caused by increased uterine contractility and arteriolar spasms.

• Headaches, stomach aches, especially due to dehydration and hormonal fluctuations.

• Acne. Also hormonal fluctuations that overstimulate the sebaceous glands increasing sebum secretion.

• Bad mood.

• Bloating, swelling. Here too, hormones can cause water retention.

• Hot flashes.

• Sore breasts.

Many of these symptoms are muscular in origin. Sufficient water intake can help reduce these discomforts .

Water is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health and well-being. It helps regulate body temperature, transport nutrients and waste , maintain skin health, and improve cognitive and physical performance. The WHO recommends that an adult consume 2 liters of drinking water per day to meet their needs, which corresponds to 8-10 glasses of water .

 

Thus, muscle pain and abdominal cramps can be relieved and prevented thanks to a good intake of mineral salts, present in water .

Headaches can be soothed in the same way. When the body is dehydrated, exchanges become less efficient and the brain loses elasticity . This loss is the direct cause of these pains.

Regarding bloating and swelling, as mentioned before, water retention is the cause. Drinking water helps eliminate salt and toxins and limit retention.

Good hydration reduces hot flashes by counteracting the perspiration thus created and helps prevent excessive water loss .

Hydratis specializes in body hydration. Hydratis tablets can help prevent or treat mild dehydration . The process is very simple: simply add the effervescent tablets to a large glass of water and drink.

Hydratis contains several active ingredients to meet these needs: first, magnesium, which reduces physical and mental fatigue and helps reduce cramps. Potassium, which allows for normal muscle and nerve function, also supports muscles to prevent cramps. It maintains the body's acid-base balance within cells and helps maintain their hydration. Sodium chloride, combined with sugar, accelerates the absorption of water into the bloodstream. Finally, dextrose, which synergizes with sodium chloride and enhances its effects.

Together, these trace elements will increase the benefits of the water and improve the patient's well-being.

Hydration is therefore an important part of managing menstrual symptoms. And to optimize hydration, it is recommended to combine water consumption with a healthy, balanced diet.