Can I take cold medicine when my period comes?

In our normal cases of fever and cold, taking cold medicine in moderation can quickly cure it. We all know that women's immunity is relatively weak during their periods. In other words, it is easier to catch a cold during menstruation than usual, but you can't take medicine casually during menstruation, so, can you take cold medicine during menstruation?

Female friends are often prone to catching colds during menstruation because of decreased immunity. There is no prohibition on using cold granules after menstruation and they can be taken normally. Just be careful not to take blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing drugs. But if the fever and cold are not very serious, you don't need to take cold medicine, drink plenty of water, keep warm and rest, eat a light diet, avoid spicy food, and eat cool spicy food.

Gynecologists say that it is best not to take cold medicine during menstruation, because most cold granules contain hormone ingredients, which will have a certain impact on women's endocrine system. You can take cold granules made of Chinese herbal medicine instead of antibiotics, and insist on regular exercise. If the condition is very serious, you can go to the hospital for examination and treatment, or get an IV drip, etc. It is best not to take cold granules containing hormonal drugs.

Experts point out that female friends are often prone to catching colds during their menstrual period due to decreased immunity. They can also take cold medicine at this time, but they just need to be careful not to take blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing medicines. But if the fever and cold are not very serious, you don't need to take cold medicine, just drink more water. Experts also emphasize that it is not recommended for women to take medicine during menstruation. Because the menstrual period is a special time, if you take medication that contains some hormones to stimulate the female uterus, it is not good for female friends (but the hormone content in cold granules is relatively small and can be taken appropriately).

Generally, medicines for fever and colds have a wide coverage. However, women must be cautious when taking medicines for colds during their menstrual period. Improper use will cause disorder of Qi and blood, obstruction of blood circulation, and cause dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, asthenia and other diseases.