9 things women shouldn’t do during menstruation

 　　Bad menstrual habits

　　1. Hum loudly

　　female During menstruation, the respiratory mucosa is congested, and the vocal cords are also congested and even swollen. Humming or speaking loudly can cause vocal cord muscles to tire easily.

　　2. Sitz bath during menstruation

　　Some people usually like to take a sitz bath, but during the menstrual period, because Uterus If the neck is slightly open, sitz bath or tub bath can easily allow contaminated water to enter the uterine cavity, causing inflammation of the reproductive organs.

　　3. Emotional excitement during menstruation

　　During menstruation, you should maintain a happy mood as usual, prevent mood swings, and don't get excited when things happen. It is extremely important to maintain a stable mood. Emotional excitement, depression and anger often cause qi stagnation and lead to late menstruation, Dysmenorrhea、amenorrhea wait.

　　4. Cold during menstruation

　　During menstruation, keep warm and avoid catching cold. Do not get exposed to rain, wade in water or swim. Do not sit in damp or cool places or in the air ducts of air conditioners or electric fans. Excessive exertion during menstruation can lead to prolonged menstruation or Menorrhagia , On the contrary, excessive rest can cause qi and blood to stagnate, which can easily lead to dysmenorrhea and other symptoms.

　　5. Insufficient nutrition during menstruation

　　Because a certain amount of blood is lost every month after menstruation, it is necessary to increase nutrition appropriately, such as protein, vitamins, iron, calcium, etc. You should eat more during menstruation egg , lean meat, fish, soy products and fresh vegetables, fruits, etc. It is not advisable to overeat or eat too much. Eating too many spicy and yang-boosting products can lead to early menstruation and menorrhagia. Eating too much cold and raw food can cause dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and vaginal discharge.

　　6. Have sex during menstruation

　　Sexual intercourse should be prohibited during menstruation, because during menstruation, the endometrium is peeled off and there are fresh wounds in the uterine cavity. If you have sex, you may bring in bacteria, causing inflammation of the reproductive organs, and may also increase the amount of menstrual blood or prolong the menstrual period.

　　7. Wear tight pants during menstruation

　　If you wear tight pants with a small crotch and small hips during menstruation, local capillaries will be compressed, which will affect blood circulation and increase perineal friction. It can easily cause perineal congestion and edema, and even cause urogenital system infections. disease。

　　8. Premenstrual X-ray examination

　　Women of childbearing age are in the ovulation stage before menstruation. X-ray examination at this time can cause damage to egg cells or fertilized eggs, causing poor embryonic development, resulting in fetus Congenital abnormalities, deformities, mental retardation, limb defects, etc. after birth.

　　9. Drink strong tea

　　During menstruation, you should drink more boiled water and avoid drinking strong tea. Because strong tea contains high levels of caffeine, it can stimulate nerve and cardiovascular disease, which can easily lead to dysmenorrhea, prolonged menstruation or excessive bleeding. At the same time, the tannic acid in tea combines with the iron in food in the intestines, causing precipitation, affecting iron absorption and causing anemia . In addition, it is best not to drink alcohol, smoke, or eat irritating foods during menstruation.

　　During menstruation, keep warm and avoid catching cold. Do not get exposed to rain, wade in water or swim. Do not sit in damp or cool places or in the air ducts of air conditioners or electric fans. Overwork during menstruation can lead to prolonged menstruation or menorrhagia. On the contrary, excessive rest can cause qi and blood to stagnate, which can easily lead to dysmenorrhea and other symptoms.