Is it really okay to take a shower during menstruation?

Every woman has to go through the menstrual period. Girls begin to have their first menstruation in their teens, which is the beginning of the manifestation of female secondary sexual characteristics. Many girls are not very clear about the health of their menstrual period. Some girls do not have any abnormal phenomena when they start their menstruation, so they eat cold drinks and take baths as usual without paying attention to the menstrual period. This is wrong. Cold drinks are absolutely not allowed during menstruation. So, is it good to take a bath during menstruation? Let’s talk about this issue below.

During menstruation, women's vaginal area is padded with thick sanitary napkins due to menstrual blood accumulation. In addition, the oil secretion of the lower body increases, while the ventilation and air permeability of the vagina is poor. The mixture of blood, oil and sweat will not only irritate the skin, but also easily cause various inflammations. Therefore, women should take a bath frequently during menstruation to keep their genitals clean. However, women must pay attention to the way they bathe during menstruation.

The currently accepted method is to use a shower or a sponge bath. During menstruation, the endometrium is shed, leaving wounds in the uterine cavity; cervical mucus is flushed out by menstrual blood, and the cervical opening is slightly open; menstrual blood stays in the vagina, which is a good culture medium for bacteria. The above results in temporary destruction of the local protective barrier function of the reproductive tract. Coupled with the decrease in body resistance during menstruation, when taking a bath, sewage and bacteria in the vagina may ascend through the cervical canal to the uterine cavity and cause infection, so it should be prohibited.

When taking a cold shower, the water temperature is too low and the human body will feel cold, producing a series of stress reactions, such as increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, muscle contraction, nervous tension, etc. It not only fails to eliminate fatigue, but also easily causes colds, so it should be avoided as much as possible. Due to special physiological reasons, especially for women during menstruation, lactation and pregnancy, the stimulation of cold water will cause endocrine disorders, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, and many bacteria will enter the vagina and cause gynecological diseases such as vaginitis, which will have a certain impact on women's future pregnancy and physical health.

Menstruation is a special period for women. They must learn to take care of themselves scientifically and pay attention to personal hygiene, especially those with athlete's foot. Do not use the same towel to wipe the body and feet. During menstruation, they should pay attention to drinking more hot drinks. You can soak your feet in warm water at night, but do not use blood-activating drugs to avoid heavy bleeding due to improper use. Do not wash the anus and vagina back and forth. Some bacteria in the anus can also cause gynecological diseases and easily cause infection.