The menstrual cycle in women is overwhelmingly regular, and it is a normal physiological phenomenon that occurs once a month. It depends on the coordination of the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary and the cyclic response of the endometrium to sex hormones, all of which are governed by the “general command” of the cerebral cortex. If something goes wrong in any area, it will affect women’s health. There are a number of changes that occur in a woman’s body during her period compared to normal times. Firstly, the endocrine influence during menstruation reduces the excitability of the cerebral cortex, decreases immunity and makes it easier to contract and induce diseases. Therefore, if you don’t pay attention to self-care during menstruation, or if you don’t handle it properly in your daily life, you will easily suffer from acute and chronic diseases, and even affect your fertility. Therefore, during menstruation, in addition to pay more attention than usual to maintain vulva hygiene, should also do the following ten should not.
1, emotional should not be excited
The girl enters puberty and begins to menstruate which is a normal physiological phenomenon, to understand correctly, no need to be anxious. Should be the same as usual to keep a happy mood, to prevent mood swings, do not get excited about things, to maintain a stable mood is extremely important. If a girl is inexperienced in menstruation, her mother should provide timely guidance and help to do a good job of self-care during menstruation.
2, should not drink strong tea
Menstruation should be appropriate to drink more plain water, should not drink strong tea. Because strong tea contains high caffeine, can stimulate the nerves and cardiovascular, easily lead to dysmenorrhea, prolonged periods or excessive bleeding. At the same time, the tannic acid in the tea in the intestine and the combination of iron in food, precipitation will occur, affecting the absorption of iron, causing anemia. In addition, it is best not to drink alcohol, smoking, eating stimulating food during the period.
3, should not be too strenuous
The period should pay attention to the reasonable arrangement of rest and rest time, avoid strenuous exercise and physical labor, to achieve a combination of work and rest. Otherwise, the pelvic cavity will be further congested, blood flow accelerated, causing excessive menstrual blood and other adverse reactions.
4.Nutrition should not be lacking
Because the menstrual flow to lose a certain amount of blood each month, so to increase nutrition, such as protein, vitamins and iron, calcium, etc.. During menstruation should eat more eggs, lean meat, fish, soy products and fresh vegetables, fruits, etc.
5, should not be sexual life
Married women should be prohibited from having sex during menstruation, because during menstruation, the endometrium peels off and there is fresh trauma in the uterine cavity. If sexual intercourse, it is possible to bring in bacteria, causing inflammation of the reproductive organs, and may also increase the amount of menstrual blood or prolong the period.
6, should not be cold and cold
Pay attention to warmth during menstruation, avoid getting cold, don’t get wet, wade or swim, don’t sit in the damp, shady places and air conditioning, electric fan ducts. Do not use cold water to bathe, wash your feet, so as not to cause menstrual disorders.
7, should not sit in the bath
Some people usually like to sit in the bath, but in the menstrual period, because the cervix is slightly open, sit in the bath or tub bath is easy to make the contaminated water into the uterine cavity, which leads to inflammation of the reproductive organs.
8, should not wear tight pants
If you wear tight pants with a small crotch and small hip circumference during menstruation, it will cause local capillary pressure, thus affecting blood circulation and increasing perineal friction, which can easily cause perineal congestion and edema, and even cause genitourinary system infections and other diseases.
9, should not hum loudly
Menstruating women, the respiratory mucosa is congested, the vocal cords are also congested, and even swollen. Humming loudly or talking loudly, the vocal cord muscle is easily fatigued, and there will be vocal incompatibility, hoarseness, vocal cord damage, etc.
10, should not do x-ray examination
When women of childbearing age are in the ovulation stage before menstruation, X-rays can cause damage to the oocytes or fertilized eggs, resulting in poor embryonic development, congenital abnormalities, deformities, mental retardation, and limb defects after birth.
It is advisable to keep the vulva clean during menstruation, and to take a shower or bath during menstruation. Every night you can use warm water to rinse the vulva, when washing to avoid sewage into the vagina, after urination and defecation, wipe with toilet paper from front to back to prevent pollution of the internal and external genitalia. During menstruation, you can engage in appropriate activities within your ability, such as walking, to promote blood circulation and make menstruation smooth. Pay attention to nutrition and sleep, eat more nutritious, easy to digest food, if possible, can eat some medicinal food. Drink plenty of boiled water to keep your bowels flowing smoothly. During menstruation, you must make soft, light-colored, sterile sanitary napkins, and change them regularly.