Can I run during my menstrual period?

Running is the most common form of physical exercise, mainly because it is simple and does not require special venues, clothing or equipment. You can do running exercises on the sports field, on the road, in the fields, or in the woods. Everyone can control their own running speed and distance to achieve the purpose of exercise. Exercise also depends on who is doing the running exercise. Some people are temporarily not suitable for running exercise. Can I run during my menstrual period?

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

2. Experts believe that young girls should not run fast or engage in strenuous activities during menstruation, 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.

3. "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 2nd to 4th day of menstruation is the peak period of bleeding, when people's resistance is usually low and strenuous exercise is not suitable."

4. 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 girls to develop cysts or endometriosis because of this.

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

The above is a brief explanation of whether you can run during menstruation. Running exercise refers to jogging, which is aerobic breathing. Never sprint, as such intense exercise will only aggravate the lack of blood supply to the brain. It may cause dizziness or even fainting. Deep breathing and slow exhalation can effectively treat insufficient blood supply to the brain. It is best not to run during special periods.