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What not to eat during menstruation and what to pay attention to

Asked by:Charlotte

Asked on:Apr 15, 2026 11:16 PM

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  • Lillian Lillian

    Apr 15, 2026

       Menstrual problems bother many girls. female life brings a lot of inconvenience. There are also many things to pay attention to during menstruation, not only in terms of diet, but also in many aspects that need to be paid more attention to. So what should you pay attention to during menstruation? What foods cannot be eaten?

      Diet precautions during menstruation

      1. Eat a light diet and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C. Such as spinach, rape, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, apples, pears, bananas, oranges, hawthorns, fresh dates, etc. These foods are not only rich in iron and copper, but also contain folic acid, vitamin C, carotene, etc., which are very important for treatment. anemia It has a good effect on assisting hemostasis.

      2. Avoid overeating to avoid damage to the spleen and stomach; avoid cold and spicy foods and condiments, such as chili, pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, wine, etc. Exciting foods can increase menstrual flow.

      3. Foods that are taboo during menstruation include cold foods such as pears, bananas, water chestnuts, stone fungi, stone flowers, and ground fungus; spicy foods such as cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, peppers, and chili peppers.

      4. Excessive menstrual flow and prolonged menstruation can cause anemia. Therefore, attention should be paid to supplementing protein and iron-rich foods, such as animal protein, such as milk, egg , lean meat, pork liver, kidney, heart, gastrointestinal tract and kelp, seaweed, soybeans, spinach, celery, rapeseed, tomato , apricots, dates, oranges, etc. are rich in iron. These foods not only contain the essential amino acids required by the human body, but are also rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B12, etc., and are important foods for treating functional hemorrhage. Girls in adolescence should learn self-control and not stay up all night surfing the Internet and entertainment to prevent endocrine disorders caused by irregular life and overwork, which will promote the occurrence and development of adolescent dysfunction.

      What women should not do during menstruation

      1. Do not drink alcohol during menstruation: It is best not for women to drink alcohol during menstruation. Drinking alcohol can easily cause liver damage. disease It will also affect the smooth discharge of women's menstrual blood, cause a serious burden on the liver, and also affect the speed of blood circulation. Drinking alcohol during menstruation may cause excessive menstruation in women and cause anemia in the body.

      2. Do not sing loudly during menstruation: Menstruation is a special physiological time for women. It is best not to sing loudly during menstruation, otherwise it will cause damage to the vocal cords. Try not to speak loudly during menstruation. Women need to protect their throats during menstruation. Try to choose warm foods and avoid eating irritating foods.

      3. Do not use medicines that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis: Taking medicines that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis during menstruation will cause excessive menstrual blood, which will lead to anemia in women. Therefore, it is best not to take medicines or foods that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis during menstruation. Women should not eat watermelons and persimmons during menstruation. They should not eat cold foods. They should not eat donkey-hide gelatin during menstruation. Donkey-hide gelatin has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.

      4. Sexual intercourse is prohibited: Women during menstruation are physically weak, and the stimulation of excessive cold and excessive heat, as well as the invasion of external bacteria, can easily affect normal menstruation. Therefore, you should avoid exposure to high temperature, sun, wind, cold and rain during menstruation. ; During menstruation, be careful not to swim in water, bathe in cold water, wash your hair or feet, or sit in the cold for long periods of time, etc. ; During menstruation, the ability to defend against germs weakens. Therefore, women should refrain from sexual intercourse during menstruation to prevent infection.