Can I take medicine during menstruation?

Female friends will experience menstruation after they have grown up. The menstrual period itself is relatively special, and everyone will be very careful. For example, some cold foods and irritating foods can be effectively avoided. However, we will always feel unwell and need to take medicine. So, can we take medicine during menstruation?

Can I take medicine during my period? At present, most women do not pay too much attention to taking medicine during menstruation, but women's experts remind that taking medicine during menstruation should be done with caution to avoid side effects.

It is necessary to be cautious when taking medication during menstruation. Many people have said that the menstrual period is a more sensitive period and all aspects need to be paid attention to. Women must be cautious when taking medicine during menstruation and consider the safety factor of the medicine: on the one hand, some medicines can cause menstrual irregularities; on the other hand, menstrual bleeding can also affect the efficacy of the medicine.

What medicines should I pay attention to when taking them during menstruation? 1. Hemostatic drugs: such as Anluoxue and vitamin B12, can reduce the permeability of capillaries and promote capillary contraction. Their use will cause menstrual disorders. 2. Laxatives: Magnesium sulfate and sodium sulfate have a strong laxative effect and can cause reflex pelvic congestion, so they should not be used during menstruation; other gastrointestinal motility drugs should also be used with caution or not at all. 3. Anticoagulants: They can cause menorrhagia and even internal bleeding and should be avoided during menstruation, such as coumarin, heparin, thrombolytics, etc. 4. Sex hormones: Women’s estrogen production and metabolic balance are closely related to their menstrual cycle. Therefore, sex hormones should not be used during the menstrual period to avoid menstrual disorders. 5. Chinese herbal medicines that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis: This type of medicine not only has anticoagulant and anti-thrombotic effects, but can also soften blood vessels and accelerate blood flow, thus causing excessive menstrual flow.