{"id":21421,"date":"2023-11-02T07:21:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T11:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/heartburn-pms\/"},"modified":"2024-11-22T08:27:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T13:27:44","slug":"heartburn-pms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/blog\/salud-femenina\/heartburn-pms\/","title":{"rendered":"The Heartburn PMS Connection: A Survival Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have noticed that you usually get a painful or burning feeling in your chest or throat around your menstrual period, it\u2019s not just because of overeating.<br><br>One of the potential reasons can be Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).&nbsp;<br><br>Premenstrual Syndrome is a collection of many symptoms women face during their menstruating years.<br><br>Los m\u00e1s comunes <a href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/womens-health\/pms-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptoms during PMS<\/a> are gastrointestinal symptoms. Heartburn is among one of them.<br><br>This symptom can be extremely unpleasant and discomforting.&nbsp;<br><br>But some tips and tricks may help reduce heartburn during your menstrual period.&nbsp;<br><br>Read this article to learn about <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/womens-health\/heartburn-pms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"heartburn PMS\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">heartburn PMS<\/a> and some easy ways to prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#073d11;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A7044;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Es un hecho:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\"> Heartburn is commonly reported <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract\/indigestion#:~:text=About%20indigestion,-Indigestion%20can%20be&amp;text=Dyspepsia%20and%20heartburn%20may%20occur,feeling%20full%20or%20bloated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"along with\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">along with<\/a> indigestion and bloating.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-pms-heartburn\">What is PMS heartburn<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sore-throat-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Dolor de garganta\" class=\"wp-image-7925\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dolor de garganta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>PMS heartburn is similar to a typical heartburn you may face on normal days. The only difference is that it happens during your period.<br><br>Acidez <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/9617-heartburn-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">may feel like<\/a> a burning sensation in the middle of your chest. The burning sensation is also felt in your throat when the acid rises through your esophagus.<br><br>The acid reflux during Menstruation may go away on its own. But sometimes, it may get severe.&nbsp;<br><br>It becomes chronic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-gerd#:~:text=Gastroesophageal%20reflux%20disease%20(GERD)%20is,esophagus%2C%20pharynx%20or%20respiratory%20tract.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">when it occurs<\/a> frequently, even after your menstrual period. This chronic condition is called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).<br><br>You may notice the following symptoms when the heartburn gets severe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non-burning chest pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Atypical reflux symptoms:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dolor de garganta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coughing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased salivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Falta de aliento<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Art\u00edculo recomendado:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\"> To learn about another gastrointestinal problem, bloating, read <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/womens-health\/pms-bloating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Your Comprehensive Guide to PMS Bloating\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Your Comprehensive Guide to PMS Bloating<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cause-of-heartburn-during-menstruation\">Cause of heartburn during Menstruation<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>It seems hormones <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/intimate-health\/menstruation\/periods-how-to-manage-digestive-issues-caused-by-menstruation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">are the root<\/a> of a range of gastrointestinal symptoms you face during Premenstrual Syndrome.&nbsp;<br><br>Your hormone levels change constantly throughout the menstrual cycle. The heartburn might be due to this change or fluctuation.<br><br>The esophageal sphincter is located between the esophagus and the stomach.&nbsp;<br><br>The lower esophageal sphincter will relax <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrojournal.org\/article\/S0016-5085(08)00048-6\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">due to the<\/a> female hormones connected to your menstrual cycle (Progesterone, Estrogen, FSH, etc.).&nbsp;<br><br>The relaxation makes the lower esophageal sphincter open and unable to close up.<br><br>Since the stomach and its contents are highly acidic, the relaxation of the esophageal sphincter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabayrefluxcenter.com\/acid-reflux-gerd-blog\/understanding-the-lower-esophageal-sphincter-and-why-it-weakens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">may cause the<\/a> contents to enter the esophagus. This process may result in acid reflux or heartburn.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-will-heartburn-in-periods-last\">How long will heartburn in periods last<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/conditionsandtreatments\/menstrual-cycle#phases-of-the-menstrual-cycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">four phases<\/a> in your menstrual cycle: Menstruation, Follicular, Ovulation, and Luteal.<br><br>Your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/womens-health\/pms-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"S\u00edntomas del s\u00edndrome premenstrual\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">S\u00edntomas del s\u00edndrome premenstrual<\/a>, including heartburn, may begin from the late Luteal phase. It can last through the early days of the Follicular phase.<br><br>This signifies that you may notice gastrointestinal issues like heartburn, bloating, etc., before or during your period.&nbsp;<br><br>En <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountsinai.org\/health-library\/report\/premenstrual-syndrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">usually includes<\/a> five days before the beginning of menstruation and four days after the start of bleeding.<br><br>But, this period may vary for different women.<br><br>A study was conducted on 156 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3901893\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">women in which<\/a> 73% of women had at least one gastrointestinal symptom. The symptoms were noticed in both pre and during menstruation.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prevent-pms-heartburn\">How to prevent PMS heartburn<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Meditation-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"meditation\" class=\"wp-image-7781\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meditation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some preventive measures that you may use to get some relief from heartburn. It includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diseases-and-conditions\/7-ways-to-calm-your-upset-stomach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">lo siguiente<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid overeating by eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid exercising immediately after eating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take time to rest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asge.org\/docs\/default-source\/about-asge\/newsroom\/doc-gerd_infographic_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Avoid consuming<\/a> coffee, chocolate, spicy, or fried foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After eating, wait two hours before lying down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear loose clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drink an adequate amount of water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid smoking, eating quickly, chewing gum, and consuming carbonated drinks since they cause you to swallow too much air<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress less by trying meditation or other calming activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"treatment-option\">Treatment option<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>As mentioned before, sometimes heartburn may get serious, and you may need treatment. Some over-the-counter (OTC) medications may help in treating heartburn in PMS.\u00a0<br><br>Here\u2019s a list of FDA-advised OTC medications for heartburn and GERD:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"antacids\">Antacids<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Antacids are medicines that neutralize the acid in your stomach to relieve indigestion and heartburn.<br><br>You may buy them in two forms: liquids and tablets.&nbsp;<br><br>Here are some Antacids that are commonly given for heartburn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mylanta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rolaids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"histamine2-h2-blockers\">Histamine-2 (H2) blockers<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Histamine-2 blockers function by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.<br><br>They start to work within one to three hours <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heartburn-gerd\/what-to-know-h2-receptor-blockers-gerd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">and treat mild<\/a> heartburn.<br><br>Some of the OTC H2 blockers are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tagamet HB (Cimetidine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pepcid Complete or Pepcid AC (Famotidine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Axid AR (Nizatidine)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proton-pump-inhibitors-ppis\">Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Proton Pump Inhibitors also function by reducing the acid produced by the stomach. But it may take some time to work.<br><br>OTC PPIs are only intended for a 14-day course of treatment to have the best results.<br><br>Here\u2019s a list of some PPIs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prevacid 24HR (Lansoprazole)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nexium 24HR (Esomeprazole)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prilosec OTC (Omeprazole magnesium)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zegerid OTC (Omeprazole and Sodium bicarbonate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Precauci\u00f3n:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\"> Consult your doctor before taking any medication, as sometimes they may lead to severe side effects. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"takeaway\">Para llevar<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Is heartburn a PMS symptom?\u2014 a question asked by many women. Menstruating women may feel a burning sensation in their chest or throat but consider it a reason for overeating.<br><br>But sometimes, it might be a PMS symptom.<br><br>It happens because of the lower esophageal sphincter relaxation due to the female hormones associated with the menstrual cycle.<br><br>When the sphincter relaxes, it causes stomach acids to enter the esophagus, resulting in heartburn.<br><br>There are some ways in which you can prevent heartburn in your periods. You may eat in smaller portions, wear loose clothes, avoid caffeine, etc.&nbsp;<br><br>Sometimes, heartburn may get severe and need treatment. In that case, you can take some over-the-counter medications to treat heartburn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1683119741637\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why do I get such bad heartburn with my PMS?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>PMS heartburn happens because the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes due to the female hormones associated with the menstrual cycle. When the sphincter relaxes, it causes stomach acids to enter the esophagus, resulting in heartburn.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1683119754053\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can PMS cause heartburn and indigestion?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. Premenstrual Syndrome brings many gastrointestinal problems, including heartburn and indigestion. You may experience it before or during your menstrual period. It usually lasts for some days but sometimes extends for a week or more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1683119770919\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Does drinking water help heartburn?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. Drinking adequate amounts of water may help relieve heartburn, a Premenstrual Syndrome symptom. Water can help dilute the stomach acid and make it less irritating to the esophagus. Moreover, water can also aid in flushing stomach acid back into the stomach.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1683119780834\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How do you stop PMS heartburn?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>If you want to stop PMS heartburn immediately, you may need the help of medications. You can take FDA-advised over-the-counter drugs for treating heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), like Antacids, Proton Pump Inhibitors, etc.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbcac8;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E5E4E2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#36454F;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><strong>Citaciones:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"WowRx\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">WowRx<\/a> s\u00f3lo utiliza fuentes de alta calidad en la redacci\u00f3n de sus art\u00edculos. 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