Gua sha is a common method used in traditional Chinese medicine for health and disease treatment. So, is it normal for menstruation to come the day after gua sha?
Is it normal for menstruation to come the day after gua sha?
If menstruation comes the day after gua sha, and it is not significantly earlier, and only happens once, it is considered incidental. It may be caused by improved blood circulation due to gua sha, or it may have other causes, but it will not have any impact on overall health. It is important to avoid gua sha during menstruation and keep warm.
Does gua sha cause menstrual delay?
Gua sha generally does not cause menstrual delay.
Gua sha works by opening up the pores and promoting qi and blood circulation, and it generally does not have an impact on menstruation. Menstrual delay may occur occasionally, or it may be due to fatigue and deficiency of qi after gua sha, which affects the regulation of blood circulation. Generally, as long as gua sha is not performed 3-5 days before the expected period, menstrual delay should not occur.
What are the effects of gua sha during menstruation?
During menstruation, women's bodies are relatively weak, with a noticeable decrease in resistance. They are more sensitive and prone to catching colds and feeling discomfort. Stimulating treatments such as gua sha, cupping, and moxibustion during this time can easily increase menstrual flow and prolong the duration. It is especially important to avoid gua sha on the abdomen and lower back, as it can affect detoxification during menstruation.
Taboos during menstruation
1. Drinking strong tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, etc. Drinking strong tea, coffee, carbonated drinks during menstruation not only affects iron absorption and increases the risk of anemia, but it may also affect the discharge of menstrual blood and induce dysmenorrhea.
2. Eating raw, cold, and spicy foods. Women should avoid eating ice cream, cold drinks, and other cold foods during menstruation, as well as consuming excessive amounts of spicy foods, as they can cause abdominal pain.
3. Exposing to cold. The body is weak during menstruation and more susceptible to cold. Exposure to cold can cause headaches, dizziness, sensitivity to cold, abdominal pain, and other discomfort.
4. Striking the waist. Striking the waist during menstruation can aggravate pelvic congestion, increase the feeling of distention, and hinder the repair of uterine wounds, leading to increased menstrual flow.
5. Singing loudly. Hormonal changes during menstruation can cause minor bleeding in the vocal cords, and the blood vessels in the vocal cords are fragile. Excessive use of the voice can cause blood vessel rupture, resulting in hoarseness and coarseness of the voice.
6. Tooth extraction. Due to decreased blood clotting function during menstruation, tooth extraction can cause continuous bleeding and increased pain sensitivity.
7. Washing hair. It is best not to wash hair for the first 3 days of menstruation, as it is more prone to catching cold. If hair must be washed, it should be dried promptly and attention should be paid to keeping warm.
8. Losing temper. If emotions cannot be controlled during menstruation, it can disrupt the menstrual cycle and easily cause dysmenorrhea. It can also have harmful effects on the ovaries and uterus.
9. Foot soaking. Foot soaking promotes blood circulation, leading to excessive bleeding. Excessive blood loss can cause pale complexion, weakness, and fatigue.
10. Sexual intercourse. The body's resistance is weakened during menstruation, and there are wounds in the uterus. In addition, the moist environment makes it easy for bacteria to multiply, increasing the risk of infection.
11. Swimming. Swimming can easily cause illness due to exposure to cold, and dirty water entering the genitals can lead to gynecological infections.
12. Intense exercise. It is advisable to rest during menstruation. Light walking is fine, but intense exercise is not conducive to the discharge of menstrual blood and can cause dysmenorrhea.
13. Drinking alcohol. Drinking alcohol during menstruation puts more burden on the liver, making it easier to get drunk. It also hinders smooth menstrual blood flow.
