Can I run during my period?

It’s not that women can’t run during their period, but it’s not suitable for strenuous exercise. Gynecologists point out that if women exercise moderately during their menstrual period, it will help their bodies become better and better. The menstrual period itself is a period of detoxification. If you can insist on exercising moderately during this period, the detoxification effect of the body will be more obvious, and it will become more effective during running.

Can women not run during menstruation?

Experts believe that women should not run fast or do strenuous exercise during menstruation, but whether they can run depends on their individual circumstances.

For women who exercise regularly, appropriate exercise during menstruation is beneficial to blood circulation and the discharge of menstrual blood; women who do not exercise regularly are prone to discomfort during menstruation. Generally speaking, the 2nd to 4th day of menstruation is the peak of bleeding, so it is not advisable to do strenuous exercise.

One situation that many girls fear the most is that physical education classes and menstruation collide in the same day. Perhaps some girls will feel fortunate because they can avoid physical education classes or their morning jogging plans with their menstruation. So, can girls go jogging in the morning during their menstrual period? Let's hear what the experts have to say about this series of questions.

Experts believe that young girls should not run fast or engage in strenuous activities during their menstrual period, but there is no scientific evidence that running during menstruation can cause endometriosis and ovarian cysts. So can you run during your period? Experts believe that it should be treated on an individual basis.

"If the child has been exercising regularly, proper exercise at this time will be beneficial to blood circulation and the discharge of menstrual blood. However, if the child does not exercise regularly, physical discomfort will occur at this time, and the amount of exercise should be controlled. Generally speaking, the second to fourth days of menstruation are the peak period of bleeding, when people's resistance is usually low and strenuous exercise is not suitable."

If I run at this time, will there be terrible consequences?

Experts say that the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis that regulates menstruation in young girls has not yet matured. Improper exercise at this time may lead to menstrual cycle disorders, prolonged menstruation, increased menstrual flow, and more serious cases include dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea. However, it is impossible for them to develop cysts or endometriosis.

Experts suggest that during menstruation, girls can take a walk, jog, do exercises, play badminton, or run and jump slightly; but sit-ups, 100-meter sprints, swimming and other sports are not suitable.