Why does the lower back (back) hurt before menstruation: aches, aches (reasons)

Women often experience discomfort shortly before critical days. You should not give up everything and immediately rush to the doctor as soon as you feel discomfort. It is necessary to understand if there is any reason to worry.

How the reproductive system changes

Lower back pain before menstruation, about a week before, appears in 90% of women and is explained by physiological factors. The whole cycle is subdivided into time phases: the growth and maturation of the egg, ovulation and menstruation itself (bleeding as a result of the separation of the inner membrane - the endometrium). The uterus changes in size, moves back, presses on adjacent organs. Therefore, a woman can feel soreness in various parts of her body in ten to fourteen days.

Why does the lower back hurt before menstruation? There are several reasons for the malaise:

1. Individual features of the structure of the genital organs (neck bend or the presence of a rudimentary horn) provoke a symptom.
2. Installed intrauterine device. A synthetic contraceptive often has side effects that affect the patient's well-being.
3. Inactive lifestyle. When a person works around the clock in a seated position, almost never goes outside, there is a weakening of the tone of the skeletal muscles.
4. Sensitivity. Nerve impulses are transmitted to the brain in different ways. Insomnia, stress, violation of the daily routine and unbalanced diet lead to a decrease in the pain threshold.
5. Related (genetic) predisposition. If a mother's menstruation is accompanied by unpleasant feelings in her chest and abdomen, then her daughter will have such pain in 50% of cases.
6. Lack of fluid movement and swelling. Slight swelling in the legs is acceptable and occurs due to pressure on the inner parts of the body.

The nature of lower back pain with PMS is different: stabbing, cutting, dull, acute or tolerant, long-term or temporary. Depending on the sensations, one can only tentatively make a diagnosis. The specifics will arise only after the examination.

Sometimes during ovulation, if it is late, before the onset of menstruation, it hurts in the left or right side in the lower abdomen. This is a variant of the norm, do not worry if the pain is minor. In case of severe pain, call an ambulance, ovarian apoplexy is possible.

Associated symptoms

Sometimes, before menstruation, not only pulls the lower back, but other sensations are also added:

1. Deterioration of mood, apathy, loudness, nervousness indicate that the girl has PMS.
2. Heaviness in the chest, a small amount of transparent discharge from the mammary glands is possible with pressure.
   The breast, like the egg, undergoes changes: it swells, becomes more receptive.
3. Migraine, drowsiness, dizziness are frequent companions during the period of body renewal.
4. Increased appetite, change in taste preferences.
5. There is a desire to eat "something sweet" in order to cheer up and replenish the reserve of strength.

When the lower back hurts 10 days before the onset of menstruation, the cause of the malaise lies in other phenomena.

Pregnancy

Changes begin to occur in the body after conception. It hurts in the lower back and sips the stomach due to an increase in the level of progesterone, which is responsible for the management of pregnancy. Troubles can go away as soon as the expectant mother changes her position in space, breathes fresh air.

In case of severe pain, as well as bloody discharge that appears, it is necessary to urgently call an ambulance, since there is a threat of miscarriage.

It is extremely rare to determine the presence of pregnancy before the delay; a test is taken for the level of hCG in the blood.

Chronic diseases

When a woman's temperature rises, fatigue is felt, sleep and appetite are disturbed, the lower back hurts before menstruation, the reasons may be as follows:

1. Diseases of the reproductive and excretory systems of an infectious nature (gonorrhea, chlamydia).
2. Kidney problems (cystitis, pyelonephritis).
3. Benign pathologies (uterine fibroids, cysts), tumors. If the formation is too large, it puts pressure on adjacent organs. There are frequent purulent discharge, colic before menstruation.
4. Ovarian inflammation (adnexitis).
5. Endocrine disruption (diabetes, thyroid disease). As a result of changes in the hormonal background, the movement of water in the body is hampered, which provokes the appearance of unpleasant sensations.
6. Ectopic pregnancy. Pain in the left side from below may be evidence of an ectopic pregnancy. Cramping pain, contractions of the uterus become a reason to call an ambulance.
7. Diseases of the spine and joints (osteochondrosis, neuralgia). Lower back pain is associated with excessive weight lifting, a sedentary lifestyle, and an unbalanced diet.
8. Gastroenterological problems (see Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome). In addition to pain, problems with the gastrointestinal tract begin from overeating, eating spicy food, and nausea often appears.

What to do

If the lower back aches, such drugs will eliminate or dull the discomfort:

1. Preparations of the group of Analgesics (Analgin, Novalgin). Helps with minor natural pain.
2. Antispasmodics (No-Shpa, Spazgan). Provide help if muscle pain is severe.
3. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ketonal, Ibuprofen). They are used in the treatment of back neuralgia, dysmenorrhea (severe pain during menstruation).
4. Hormonal contraceptives (Belara, Yarina). Reduce the severity of premenstrual syndrome, stabilize the level of female hormones.

Non-standard medicine

To stop the disease, people use not only medicines, but also other methods, using traditional medicine. The pharmacy sells ready-made collections of peppermint, horsetail, plantain, chamomile. These herbs are soothing and have a mild antispasmodic effect.

Borovaya uterus (Orthilia one-sided) and a red brush (Rhodiola four-part) are two popular plants, used in the treatment of numerous diseases of the genitourinary, endocrine, digestive systems, the fight against infertility.

Doctors advise using massage to combat painful sensations. It is recommended to perform it with light circular movements for 7-10 minutes, touching the problem area with your fingertips.

In the absence of inflammatory processes and contraindications, sometimes warming procedures are prescribed. Where the pain is localized, a heating pad is placed or a thermoplastic is glued. A bath with string, mint, ylang-ylang, pine needles or sea salt will help to relax muscles, relieve spasms and establish sleep.

There is no need to visit the bathhouse and sauna, as overheating aggravates the syndromes.

When to see a doctor

If the back hurts before menstruation and it does not go away for more than two days, it becomes permanent or acute, accompanying signs of the disease appear - you should not postpone a visit to the doctor. Make an appointment with a therapist and gynecologist, who will conduct the necessary examinations, identify the cause of the disease, or be sent to other specialists (endocrinologist, urologist, neurologist, surgeon). A timely detected disease is the key to its successful treatment in 80% of cases.

Important recommendations

I do not want to draw up a sick leave and go to the ward for treatment, sending personal plans for an unknown period. To get sick less, experts recommend:

• avoid promiscuous sexual intercourse;
• undergo examinations by a gynecologist and dentist (2 times a year), a therapist, endocrinologist, mammologist (1 time a year);
• lead an active lifestyle, paying attention to sports, exercise and hardening;
• monitor personal hygiene during menstruation;
• learn how to control stress, get positive emotions, doing what you love, hobbies, keeping household
• animals, plant care;
• give up addictions (alcohol, smoking), excessive consumption of coffee and energy drinks;
• keep track of weight, get a balanced diet, rich in vitamins;
• keep track of the days of ovulation (just download the application to your phone).

Board of gynecologists

Malaise also occurs due to normal physiological factors (structure of the uterus, hereditary predisposition, installation of external contraceptive contraceptives), and in the presence of pathological processes. In the first case, the pain syndrome disappears on the second or third day of the onset of the menstrual cycle.

When the lower back and lower abdomen hurts before the onset of menstruation, this is the norm.

Not only antispasmodics help to cope with pain, but also folk remedies, massage, thermal procedures.

If the ailment does not go away, but intensifies, becomes regular, concomitant symptoms appear (bloody discharge, delay, fever, vomiting, etc.) - it is recommended to take a pregnancy test and seek help from specialist.