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Circulation problems during your period: This can help

Sweating, dizziness and nausea - you can certainly do without them! However, these annoying symptoms often appear in combination with your period. As if it wasn't enough that you were bleeding and had abdominal pain. But Circulatory problems affect many menstruating women and especially now with the hot summer temperatures these symptoms can be really painful. But did you know that there are useful Tips that can help get your circulation going again? Let's now turn the spotlight on the things you can do if you want to finally say goodbye to your circulatory problems. 

What are the symptoms of circulatory problems?

Circulatory problems are all well and good, but what symptoms actually belong to this phenomenon? The classic symptom that often becomes noticeable in circulatory problems is dizziness . If everything around you suddenly feels dizzy, then that is certainly a sign of circulatory problems. So if you start to stagger in everyday life, for example at work, and you feel like you are riding on a carousel instead of sitting in the office, then circulatory problems can quickly become a stress test. Dizziness also often occurs in conjunction with  Visual disturbances You may be familiar with symptoms such as flickering eyes. It may also be difficult to concentrate in everyday life. You may also be familiar with circulatory problems, such as heart palpitations, a buzzing in the head and ringing in the ears. Especially now, with the high temperatures and the burning sun, unpleasant headaches can also occur. 

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Why do I feel dizzy when I have my period?

Did you know that your period can affect your Blood pressure can have? But periods have to be involved in everything! But that's no wonder, because periods are not, as some people often assume, to be taken lightly. Monthly bleeding is very stressful for the body and it is in a process that is comparable to the healing process of a wound. It is all the more surprising that menstruating women even have to go to work during their period. But this is where the keyword period leave comes in, which has already been introduced in some countries. Find out more about it here.


So if you feel dizzy during your period, it may be because your blood pressure is being affected.The strain on the uterus and the loss of blood can be the causes of low blood pressure during your period. Dizziness is often inevitable.

Are circulatory problems during your period normal?

In fact, there are some people who suffer from circulatory problems on top of their period. Often, this is accompanied by a persistent fatigue Are you wondering why you are constantly tired during your period? Then you can find out the answers here! 


As we have just explained to you, this may be because the Blood pressure is influenced by menstruation. Tricky circulatory problems can also be announced some time before your period. They become particularly severe when the first day of bleeding is reached. As your period wears off, the circulatory problems disappear again. Although some people have circulatory problems during their period, you should definitely not suffer because of menstrual problems. Circulatory collapse in particular is not a normal condition during your period and should be examined by your doctor. We will now explain what you can do to say goodbye to circulatory problems.

What can I do if I have circulatory problems?

What treatment can you use to counteract circulatory problems? It is important to get to the bottom of the causes. You may feel dizzy during your period because you Blood sugar levels not paying enough attention. So make sure that you support your body with regular meals and snacks. We can definitely recommend that you use complex carbohydrates, which you can find in whole grain products, for example. These ensure a stable blood sugar level. Pulses such as lentils or beans and healthy fats, which you can eat in the form of nuts or seeds, are also known for this.


You can also lower your blood pressure by drinking enough Movement stabilize so that you don't have a chance to experience any discomfort. You can stretch your legs every hour at work to get your body moving.


Have you already lost circulation? The treatment can then be as follows: As soon as you can stand upright again, activating your calf muscles is a panacea for circulatory problems. If you activate your calf muscles, your blood can be pumped to the heart, which gets your circulation going.


Did you know that there are even methods that can permanently stimulate your circulation, so that your symptoms can soon be a thing of the past? Alternating showers can be an absolute winner in counteracting circulatory problems. You've probably heard that some people swear by what is known as alternating showers. The body is rinsed alternately with hot and then cold water. When taking alternating showers, always remember the following: Keep it cool! Because the motto for alternating showers is quite clear: you should always end the shower with cold water.

What helps quickly with circulatory problems?

If you are in the middle of a circulatory collapse, you need help quickly! You have probably heard that changing the position of your body can lead to rapid improvement in circulatory problems. So if you suddenly feel very wobbly, you should lie down and raise your legs. If you want to stand up again after a while, you should not jump up straight away from lying down, but first assume a sitting position. This should prevent a rapid drop in blood pressure.

Which home remedy stimulates the circulation?

Are you wondering if there are home remedies that can help you with circulatory problems? Yes, there are! The most well-known is the cold washcloths If this is placed on the side of the neck, the cold stimulus can cause the blood pressure to rise again. Once the low blood pressure is overcome, the symptoms will subside. Since we are already talking about cold: cold compresses are also helpful. Alternatively, you can dip your arms in cold water.

If you notice that home remedies are not helping, you should go see your doctor.

Which drink stimulates the circulation?

The best miracle cure for circulatory problems is Water The motto here is: Stay hydrated! A Lack of fluids is often one of the causes of circulatory problems. During their period, many people try to numb their unpleasant symptoms with painkillers. But the circulatory problems that occur during your period can actually be caused by a lack of fluids. The best treatment is to reach for the water bottle.


Have you ever noticed that you suddenly start to retain water during your period? Here too, it can be helpful to ensure you drink enough fluids. You should drink around 8 glasses of water a day. If you want to find out more about why you should drink more during your period, then you can find our blog post about it here. 

Which deficiency causes circulatory problems?

Have you ever wondered whether a deficiency is one of the causes of circulatory problems?

Exhaustion, tiredness and difficulty concentrating that occur during menstruation are often caused by Iron deficiency . Are you losing a lot of blood? Then it's quite possible that you have an iron deficiency. The treatment here is related to diet, so include pulses and seeds in your diet. Combined with vitamin C, you can even increase iron absorption. Speaking of vitamin C: citrus fruits are not always vegan, because the peel is sometimes coated with shellac or beeswax. So when you buy them, take a look at hidden E numbers that may be listed on the packaging.

Are you wondering what warning signs indicate iron deficiency during your period? If your tampon or pad is soaked with blood after 1-2 hours, your period lasts longer than 7days and you just feel totally weak and exhausted, then you may have an iron deficiency.Would you like to learn more about iron deficiency during your period? Then check out our blog post about it here. 


At this point we want to give the heavy bleeders a helping hand. Did you know that we have a  Ultra Collection  which is a real blessing during a particularly heavy period? Our Period underwear This collection is designed to absorb a lot of blood. This is not only more sustainable for the environment, but also for your wallet, because using disposable products as heavy bleeders can be very expensive in the long run. Are you more of a bandage team? Then we have the right thing for you! To match our Ultra Briefs, we also have a Bandage Ultra that can hold up to 80 ml of fluid. With these game changers from Taynie, you can declare war on your heavy bleeding.

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