What happens if you exercise vigorously during menstruation?

There are many things that women need to pay attention to during menstruation, such as not being able to eat some raw or cold food, or not being able to do some strenuous exercise. Some women don’t care much about these. If they are in a good mood during menstruation, they will buy an ice cream to eat. Some women like sports and will not miss it even during menstruation. The editor here will tell you what will happen if you do strenuous exercise during menstruation.

Vigorous exercise during menstruation, such as high jump, long jump, running, playing football, etc., can induce or aggravate general discomfort during menstruation, and even cause dysmenorrhea and menstrual disorders. Some strength exercises that increase abdominal pressure, such as weightlifting and dumbbells, should also be avoided as much as possible, otherwise they will cause excessive menstruation or prolonged menstruation. In addition, since the cervix is ​​slightly open during menstruation, bacteria can easily invade the uterine cavity, increasing the chance of infection and causing various gynecological inflammations. Therefore, swimming is not suitable during menstruation. It is also not advisable to participate in competitions during menstruation, so as to avoid endocrine disorders and menstrual disorders due to excessive mental stress. For girls with severe dysmenorrhea and genital inflammation, it is best to suspend physical exercise during menstruation.

But moderate physical exercise is beneficial to girls' bodies. For example, some sports activities with small amount of activity, light intensity and gentle movements, such as gymnastics, table tennis, Tai Chi, jogging, and marching, can promote blood circulation and relieve abdominal distension and abdominal pain during menstruation. At the same time, it also helps to adjust the brain's excitement and inhibition processes, distract attention, maintain a happy spirit, and reduce discomfort such as menstrual tension and irritability.

Things to note during menstruation:

1. First of all, you must pay attention to menstrual hygiene. You cannot take a bath in a tub. You must clean your vulva every day, with one basin for each person. 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. Do not drink ice water during menstruation, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, 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. During menstruation, do not go to public swimming pools to swim, do not be blown by cold wind, do not catch a cold, do not wash your hair, and avoid sexual intercourse.

It seems that exercising during menstruation is indeed not advisable, especially some strenuous exercise, which can also cause dysmenorrhea in women. Women should pay more attention to protecting themselves during menstruation. Don't be greedy for many things you can't eat. The food you eat must be warm or hot. Cold water is absolutely not allowed to be drunk. Pay attention to keeping warm and wear more clothes.