Can you apply hot compresses to your stomach when you have your period?

Women can apply hot compresses to their stomachs when they have their periods, which can effectively relieve the painful symptoms of dysmenorrhea and also effectively protect the uterus and reduce the phenomenon of uterine cold. There are many women will be sedentary, easy to cause the upper hot and cold physique, to the stomach to do hot compresses can effectively compensate for the lack of exercise, but also to improve the function of gynecology. Although hot compresses are not equal to exercise, but can expand tissue blood vessels, enhance blood circulation and promote the body’s metabolism in the process of hot compresses. Moreover, hot compresses on the stomach during menstruation can also strengthen the contraction of the uterus and also help promote the smooth discharge of menstruation. Women may experience a decrease in sleep quality during their periods and can use hot compresses to help improve sleep. You can start with a hot compress from the back progress and then move along the two shoulders, back and waist to assist with a good sleep aid.