Women\’s pelvic blood flow increases during menstruation, and some people feel distension, sinking or distending pain in the lower abdomen; when blood clots or large pieces of endometrium are discharged, the uterus will contract strongly, causing severe abdominal pain; there are also a few people who resist during menstruation. If the strength is reduced, it is easy to catch a cold. These are all menstrual discomforts or irregular menstruation, which are harmful to women\’s health. If they develop seriously, they will also affect pregnancy. Therefore, women should pay special attention to health care during menstruation.
(1) Keep the vagina clean:During menstruation, the uterine opening opens slightly, and the \”mucus plug\” in the uterine opening is washed away by menstrual blood, making it easy for bacteria to invade. Normally, the vagina is acidic, and ordinary bacteria are not easy to grow and reproduce in the acidic environment. After menstrual blood flows out of the vagina, it destroys the acidic environment of the vagina, and bacteria can easily invade or multiply. The menstrual blood remaining in and outside the vagina is a good nutrient for bacteria and is extremely conducive to the growth and reproduction of bacteria. Because bacteria invade, they will infect the endometrium wound, causing inflammation of the uterus and pelvic cavity, affecting health and causing infertility. Judging from the above situations, women must pay attention to hygiene during menstruation to prevent bacteria from harming the human body.
Keep the vaginal area clean during menstruation and wash it with warm water every day. A special basin and towel should be used to clean the vagina, and public basins should not be used to avoid infecting trichomoniasis and fungi, which can lead to vaginal inflammation. When cleaning the vagina, do not sit in the basin and soak it to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina. After washing, wipe with clean gauze or towel. Do not use antibiotics and chemical drugs to flush the vagina for a long time to prevent bacterial imbalance causing fungal (fungal) vaginitis, etc. When cleaning the vulva, wash it from front to back, generally without soap.
(2) Sanitary napkins should be clean: This is also the key to ensuring the cleanliness of the vagina. If you do not pay attention to the cleanliness of the sanitary napkins, bacteria will also invade the vagina and cause inflammation. For this reason, you should buy sanitary napkins that are strictly sterilized, and prepare a few more to facilitate timely replacement. You can also use tampons, but they should be replaced in time.
(3) Pay attention to hygiene when bathing: Taking a bath during menstruation is good for hygiene and blood circulation, can relieve dysmenorrhea, and is good for health. However, you must take a shower or a sponge bath when taking a bath. Never take a bath in a tub or pond. The hygiene of bathing in a tub or pond is not guaranteed. Bacteria will invade the vagina and cause infectious diseases. Do not soak your lower body in hot water for too long to avoid pelvic congestion and cause menorrhagia. Do not take a bath or wash your feet with cold water, avoid being exposed to the rain, and do not swim in the water, because pelvic congestion during menstruation, if cold stimulation occurs, the blood vessels in the uterus and pelvic cavity willExtreme contractions can cause scanty menstruation or sudden cessation of menstrual flow, causing menstrual abnormalities. At the same time, because women’s resistance decreases during menstruation, they are more susceptible to diseases when they catch cold.
(4) Achieve a balance between work and rest:Generally speaking, women during menstruation can work, study and labor as usual, but they should avoid heavy physical labor and strenuous sports, such as racing, Playing ball and long-distance walking are not suitable because these activities will speed up the blood flow in the lower abdomen, causing excessive menstrual bleeding and prolonged menstruation. You should not be overtired or work too long when studying or working. You should ensure adequate sleep and balance work with rest to enhance the body\’s resistance.
(5) Sexual intercourse is prohibited: Sexual intercourse during menstruation can cause aggravation of pelvic bleeding, excessive menstrual flow, and can cause bacterial infections and inflammation of reproductive organs, such as endometritis and fallopian tubes. Inflammation, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc., will affect physical health and be detrimental to pregnancy.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”Three Months Before Pregnancy – Pregnancy Preparation Period\” Author: Wang Liru