Can women take cold showers during menstruation?

　　1. Health care--can women take a bath during menstruation?

　　At present, it is generally accepted that showering or scrubbing is used. menstrual period Uterus The endometrium falls off, leaving a wound in the uterine cavity; cervical mucus is flushed out by menstrual blood, leaving the cervix slightly open; menstrual blood remains in the vagina, which is a good culture medium for bacteria. The above causes the partial protective barrier function of the reproductive tract to be temporarily destroyed, and coupled with the decrease in systemic resistance during menstruation, when bathing in the bath, sewage and vaginal bacteria may ascend to the uterine cavity through the cervical canal and cause infection, so it should be prohibited. Some situations similar to the menstrual period, such as oral surgery, abortion and childbirth, should also prohibit bathing in the near future.

　　2. Health care - Do not take cold showers during menstruation

　　When taking a cold shower, because the water temperature is too low, the human body will feel cold and produce a series of stress reactions, such as accelerated heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and muscle contraction. nerve Nervousness, etc., not only cannot eliminate fatigue, but can also easily cause cold , should be avoided as much as possible. female Because of its special physiological reasons, especially for female friends during menstruation, lactation, and pregnancy, the stimulation of cold water will cause endocrine disorders in women. amenorrhea，stomach ache , and many bacteria can also enter the vagina and cause Vaginitis wait Gynecology disease , seriously affecting women’s future pregnancy and physiological healthy All have a certain impact.

　　For those female friends with poor physical constitution, they should not use cold water to bathe. Otherwise, their resistance is weak, and cold stimulation will cause colds, fever and other diseases. However, you can wash your face with cold water for a long time to promote blood circulation, prevent colds and rhinitis, and make the skin more shiny and elastic.