6 things to pay attention to during menstruation

　　During menstruation, women's bodies will experience some changes, such as fatigue and weakened resistance. Uterus When the endometrium falls off, wounds are left and the cervix opens slightly. The original acidic liquid secreted by the vagina is diluted by menstrual blood. If bacteria invade, it is easy to cause some disease , so special attention should be paid to hygiene during menstruation.

　　Use a clean menstrual belt or sanitary napkin. Menstrual belts should be made of soft, washable fabric. Used menstrual belts should be washed promptly with soapy water and scalded with boiling water. ； Place in the sun to dry, then wrap in a clean cloth and set aside.

　　Maintain vulvar hygiene. Wash the vulva with clean warm water every day. When washing, wash from front to back, not from back to front, so as not to bring bacteria near the anus to the vulva. During menstruation, you cannot take a bath or a sitz bath. You can take a shower or a sponge bath. Maintain vulva hygiene not only during the menstrual period, but also in daily life. For example, you should not share the towel with others when wiping the vulva, and do not take a bath or wipe your feet to avoid bringing bacteria into the vulva.

　　Be careful not to use highly alkaline soap. Potassium permanganate has a strong bactericidal effect and is often used for flushing or sitz bathing for diseases of the vulva, vagina, urethra, and anus. However, long-term use can cause skin Dryness, roughness, scaling, cracks, etc. Therefore, there is no need to use potassium permanganate to wash the vulva.

　　Keep warm. Pelvic congestion during menstruation. If you are suddenly cold, the blood vessels will constrict, causing menstrual blood to decrease, Dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea . Therefore, special attention should be paid to keeping warm ； Especially protect the lower body ； Do not sit in a cold, damp place or get wet in the rain ； Do not wash your feet or bathe in cold water, let alone swim. Eat less or no raw or cold food or drinks.

　　Do not participate in strenuous exercise and heavy physical labor. Appropriate activities during menstruation can promote blood circulation and smooth menstruation, but it is not advisable to participate in strenuous exercise and heavy physical labor.； To avoid causing excessive menstrual bleeding or prolonged menstruation. 》》》》 Little-known phenomena of women’s menstrual period

　　Pay attention to nutrition and sleep. Eat more nutritious and easily digestible food, drink more boiled water, and keep your bowel movements smooth. Avoid eating highly irritating foods such as chili peppers to avoid causing uterine congestion.