Consequences of strenuous exercise during menstruation

Although exercise has many benefits for the human body, it also has many problems. The key is to pay attention to these, so that the benefits of exercise for the body will be truly manifested. Otherwise, exercise will not only fail to achieve the expected effect, but will also cause harm to the human body. Some women will do some intense exercise during their menstrual period. What are the side effects of doing so?

1. Irregular menstrual period

Foreign experts have investigated young girls who engage in heavy exercise, and a large proportion of them have irregular menstruation, which is mostly manifested as delayed menarche, irregular cycles, secondary amenorrhea, etc. The greater the intensity of exercise, the later the age of menarche. The main reason is that intense exercise inhibits the function of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, causing endocrine dysfunction, affecting the normal level of estrogen in the body, and thus affecting the formation and cycle of normal menstruation.

2. Ovarian rupture

Vigorous activities, lifting objects, abdominal squeezing and impact can cause ovarian rupture, resulting in lower abdominal pain and even spreading to the entire abdomen. Ovarian rupture usually occurs on the 10th to 18th day of the menstrual cycle, in which 80% of the corpus luteum or corpus luteum cysts rupture and abdominal puncture contains blood. Moderate exercise can make women healthier, but too much exercise will not be worth the cost and may even cause gynecological diseases. Excessive exercise may cause amenorrhea, uterine prolapse, and ovarian rupture in women. Vigorous exercise during menstruation may also cause endometriosis.

What should women do during menstrual period to keep their body and mind healthy

(1) Daily cleaning: Keep the vulva clean during menstruation. Wash the private parts with warm water every night. It is not suitable to take a sitz bath or a tub bath. Showering is better. Sanitary napkins and paper should be soft and clean. It is best to use high-pressure disinfection (products are available on the market). Menstrual belts and underwear should be washed frequently to relieve the irritation of blood stains on the private parts and thigh roots. After washing, scald them with hot water and dry them in the sun for storage. It is advisable to use sterilized gauze and handkerchiefs as pads during menstruation. After defecation, you should wipe backwards to prevent dirt from entering the vagina and causing vaginitis or uterine inflammation.

(2) Diet in moderation: During the menstrual period, due to the irregular menstruation, more nutrition is needed; the diet should be light and soft, easy to digest, and avoid eating too much cold food, because coldness causes blood to coagulate, which can easily cause menstrual pain, as well as excessive or sudden menstrual bleeding. Avoid eating too much spicy food or spicy and dry food that damages body fluids, which may cause abnormal uterine bleeding. Drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and maintain smooth bowel movements.