Menstruation is a sensitive period for women, during which they should avoid touching cold water and eating spicy and stimulating food. Most women are aware of these taboos, but there are also some small details that must be paid attention to during menstruation. Let's discuss them in detail to see if you have encountered these issues.
1. Tooth extraction: There are probably very few dentists who will ask you if you are menstruating before extracting a tooth. However, you should know that you should not have a tooth extraction during your period! Otherwise, not only will there be more bleeding during the extraction, but there will also be a lingering bloody taste in your mouth afterwards, affecting your appetite and leading to poor nutrition during your period. This is because during menstruation, the endometrium releases more tissue activating substances, which activate the fibrinogen in the blood to become fibrinolysin with anticoagulant effects. At the same time, the number of platelets in the body decreases, so the body's ability to coagulate is reduced and the bleeding time is prolonged.
2. Cleaning the genitals with shower gel: The genitals are prone to odors during menstruation, especially in summer. However, it is not healthy to clean the genitals with shower gel while taking a bath or repeatedly wash the genitals with hot water. This can easily cause genital infections and lead to itching. Normally, the vagina of women is slightly acidic, which can inhibit the growth of bacteria. However, during menstruation, the vagina becomes slightly alkaline, and the resistance to bacteria decreases, making it more susceptible to infections. If you do not use specialized vaginal cleansers or repeatedly wash with hot water, the alkalinity will increase. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a specialized vaginal cleanser, especially during menstruation.
3. Beating the waist: When the waist feels sore and the legs feel swollen, we often relieve discomfort by beating the sore muscles. Similarly, many women during their period habitually beat their waists to relieve the soreness. However, this is a mistake. Gynecologists point out that the soreness in the waist during menstruation is caused by pelvic congestion. Beating the waist at this time will cause even more congestion in the pelvis, thus exacerbating the soreness. In addition, beating the waist during menstruation is also not conducive to the repair and healing of the wound after the shedding of the endometrium, leading to increased bleeding and prolonged menstruation.
4. Medical examinations: Besides not being suitable for gynecological examinations and urine tests, medical examinations such as blood tests and electrocardiograms are also not recommended during menstruation. This is because the hormone secretion during this time can affect the accuracy of the test results.
