Can I wash my hair on the first day of my period?

Female friends will pay too much attention to their appearance, wanting to show themselves clean, elegant and decent in front of men or friends, but there are always a few days a month when they are troubled and have difficulty washing their hair. I want to go out on a date, but I always feel insecure about not washing my hair. What effect does washing hair have on yourself during menstruation? Is it correct to wash your hair on the first day of menstruation? In fact, in traditional Chinese medicine, washing your hair during menstruation is not recommended, especially on the first day.

Menstruation is a normal physiological function of women. It can convert waste in the body into blood and discharge it through the narrow uterine opening. However, if there is a blood clot in the uterus that blocks the exit, the so-called dysmenorrhea occurs.

In order to prevent dysmenorrhea or irregular menstruation, the older generation will tell you that it is strictly forbidden to wash your hair, drink cold drinks, eat more foods that promote metabolism, do not lift heavy objects, stay up late, or do strenuous exercise a week before your period, so as to prevent blood clots.

In fact, there is no relevant conclusion in Western medicine regarding the claims that you cannot wash your hair during menstruation, or that washing your hair will cause "head wind".

However, because the pelvic cavity is in a state of congestion when women are menstruating, the blood flow to other parts of the body will be relatively less, and naturally less blood will flow to the head; if the scalp is exposed to cold water at this time, the blood vessels on the scalp will contract, causing the blood to be further reduced and unsmooth, resulting in poor blood circulation.

Therefore, you should pay special attention to keeping your body warm and avoid washing your hair or taking a bath with cold water. If you really need to wash your hair, you should dry it with a hair dryer immediately after washing to avoid catching a cold.

Precautions during menstruation

1. Take good care of menstrual hygiene: First of all, you must pay attention to menstrual hygiene. You cannot take a bath in a tub. You must wash your vulva every day, and each person should have a dedicated tub. Underwear should be dried in the sun and ironed with an electric iron before wearing. The toilet paper should be of good quality to avoid infection.

2. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables: Do not drink ice water during menstruation, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and consume more high-protein substances. You can eat some chocolate or brown sugar water to adjust your mood. Don't eat anything too sour or spicy.

3. Avoid sexual intercourse: Do not go to public swimming pools to swim during menstruation, do not be exposed to cold wind, do not catch a cold, do not wash your hair, and avoid sexual intercourse.

4. Maintain a happy mood: Pay attention to maintaining a happy mood during menstruation and take a proper walk.

5. Combine work and rest: You can work, study, and perform general physical labor as usual during menstruation. This can ensure pelvic blood circulation, thereby reducing back pain and lower abdominal discomfort, and avoid intense and heavy mental and physical labor. Also make sure you get enough sleep to stay energized.

6. Keep a menstrual card: correctly record the start date of each menstrual period, the duration of each period, and other changes that occur during the menstrual period. It helps you understand whether your menstruation is regular, whether there are any abnormal conditions (such as pregnancy, miscarriage), and helps you monitor your own changes and prevent and treat various gynecological diseases.