READ: Did you know that nutritional deficiency can lead to period pains?

I remember the first time, I got my periods it felt like a lot of sharp needles in my abdomen kept poking me. I honestly cried, I didn't know what was happening until I went to the toilet and found out I was actually getting my first periods.

Every once in a month on certain days, I would experience this pain on the first three days and it worsened accompanied by vomit, nausea, diarrhoea and fatigue. This really disturbed me from school and in other social activities. I was underweight, weight 45 kg.

Are you suffering from period pains also known as menstrual cramps whenever it your days? Here's what it could mean.

Menstrual cramps are caused by imbalanced levels of prostaglandins creates pain which is due to increased uterine contractility, decreases uterine blood flow.

Nutritional deficiency occurs when you don't get or absorb from food the necessary amounts of nutrients. Deficiencies can lead to many health problems like skin disorder, defective bones, brittle dry hair, slow immune response and dental problems.

How does nutritional deficiency lead to period pains?

It has been proven by many doctors and nutritionists including, Jason Williams that nutritional deficiency can lead to period pains. Skipping breastfast for instance contribute to the developments of gynecology disorders especially endometriosis.

Try to include essential nutrients in your diet, they can help alot relieve the pain and cramps.

● Iron

It's crucial to increase your iron intake. Add healthy food rich in iron like beans,

Dark chocolate, leafy greens, liver and nuts.

● Vitamin B

Vitamin B all symptoms of menstrual periods e.g nausea, cramps, diarrhoea and vomiting.

● Calcium

Increase the intake of calcium, this mineral is known for it effect on reducing period pains. When you're on your periods try to eat yoghurt, milk.

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