Patient's question:
But for women, during the special period of menstruation, it is necessary to pay special attention to diet, otherwise it may lead to menstrual cramps. So does drinking coffee cause menstrual cramps?Doctor's answer:
Menstrual cramps should not drink coffee. During the menstrual period, especially during the intermenstrual period, it is best not to drink coffee. Additionally, you should also avoid foods containing caffeine such as chocolate, cola, etc. Irritating foods: spicy and warm foods such as chili, pepper, garlic, onion, leeks, tobacco, strong alcohol, and spicy seasonings, etc. Women with menstrual cramps should try to eat less or avoid spicy and warm foods. Patients with menstrual cramps caused by damp-heat stagnation in the uterine cavity may experience worsened pelvic congestion, inflammation, or excessive uterine muscle contraction if they consume spicy and warm foods, leading to increased menstrual cramps.