Can I run when my period comes?

Menstruation is also known as period. It is a very private physiological phenomenon of women. It will have a great impact on women. In particular, the large amount of menstrual blood loss during menstruation will cause the female body's resistance to decrease, induce disease infection, etc. Women must pay attention to rest during menstruation and not overwork, but can you run when you have your period? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

Women should not run fast or do strenuous exercise during menstruation, but whether they can run depends on their individual circumstances. During menstruation, you 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.

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.

If the child has been exercising regularly, appropriate exercise at this time will be beneficial to blood circulation and the discharge of menstrual blood. However, if the child does not exercise much on a regular basis, he or she will feel unwell at this time and the amount of exercise should be controlled. Generally speaking, during the 2nd to 4th day of menstruation, which is the peak bleeding period, people's resistance is usually low and strenuous exercise is not suitable.

The function of 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 severe cases include dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea. However, it is impossible for them to develop cysts or endometriosis.

It is best not to run three days before menstruation, but you can do moderate exercise after three days. Three days before your period, you can just do some simple stretching exercises at home. These light exercises help the blood flow smoothly in the body and relieve stress.

During exercise, be sure to avoid putting pressure on the abdominal cavity and avoid raising the legs too high. If you feel tired or notice a sudden increase or decrease in bleeding, stop exercising immediately.

On the fifth day of the menstrual period, the body begins to recover and you can start doing aerobic exercises such as slow walking and jogging. However, you should still avoid some ball games and heavy weight sports.