Taking these 6 types of drugs during menstruation can cause health problems

Due to their physiological structure, women are relatively weak, especially during menstruation. As the saying goes, as long as you take good care of your body during menstruation, you will be in good health at other times! It is very important for women's health to understand the taboos of taking medicines during menstruation. For example, women should keep warm during menstruation, and they cannot take cold Chinese medicines!

1. Certain anticoagulants

Such as aspirin, warfarin, heparin, etc., can cause menorrhagia or even heavy bleeding;

2. Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis

It can dilate blood vessels and speed up blood flow, which can cause excessive menstrual flow;

3. Laxatives

For example, magnesium sulfate and sodium sulfate (glauber's salt) have a strong laxative effect and can cause reflex pelvic congestion and increase menstrual volume;

4. Sex hormone drugs

For example, androgens can cause decreased or amenorrhea, and progestins can cause irregular vaginal bleeding;

5. Diet Pills

Most diet pills contain ingredients that suppress appetite. If used during menstruation, they may cause menstrual disorders, polyuria or difficulty urinating, or palpitations, anxiety, and even amenorrhea.

6. Topical medications applied directly to the vagina

For example, the use of lotions, suppositories, and effervescent tablets for the treatment of vaginitis should be discontinued. During menstruation, the uterine mucosa is congested, the cervix is ​​relaxed, and there is blood accumulation in the vagina, which is very suitable for bacterial reproduction. At this time, local vaginal medication will cause bacteria to retrogradely invade the uterine cavity and endometrium.

Reminder: Women need to pay attention to many things during menstruation. If you are not careful, it will induce various discomforts and is more likely to induce various gynecological diseases, leaving hidden dangers in the future. Therefore, women should not take medicine randomly during menstruation.