What exercises can I do during menstruation?

Menstruation is the process of a woman's uterine wall shedding to release eggs. During this period, a woman's uterus is very fragile, so there are many things you must be careful about during menstruation. For example, you cannot eat cold food during menstruation, nor can you wash clothes and feet with cold water. These practices will make the uterus cold and cause abdominal pain. Also, you cannot do strenuous exercise during menstruation, which will hurt the uterus. So what kind of exercise can you do during menstruation?

Do not do strenuous exercise during menstruation

Women should never do strenuous exercise during their menstruation, including fast running, jumping, skipping rope, kicking ball, basketball, high jump, long jump, push-ups, volleyball, etc. Because this type of exercise may aggravate dysmenorrhea and even cause endometriosis.

Pay special attention to not doing sit-ups or other activities that increase abdominal pressure during menstruation. Increased abdominal pressure may cause menstrual blood to flow back into the abdominal cavity, increasing the risk of endometriosis in the future.

Can't go swimming during menstruation

You may have heard that the female macho Fu Yuanhui insisted on competing in the Olympics even though she had her period, but if you are not a professional athlete, you shouldn't try so hard.

During menstruation, a girl's endometrium is bleeding and the cervix is ​​slightly open. If she participates in water sports, it is easy for bacteria to invade and cause gynecological inflammation. In addition, during menstruation, when girls soak in water, the pelvic and uterine blood vessels of girls will contract under the stimulation of cold water, which will lead to a decrease in menstrual flow.

You can’t do “bed exercise” during menstruation

The bed exercise here refers to sexual intercourse. During menstruation, women's resistance is relatively weak. If they have sexual intercourse at this time, it is easy to bring in bacteria, which can easily lead to inflammation of the reproductive organs, or cause gynecological diseases such as endometritis, endometriosis, adenomyosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc. Because both parties are excited, the entry of the penis will cause the female genitals to become congested, and will also lead to increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstruation.

Low-intensity exercises such as meditation yoga, deep breathing, brisk walking, aerobics, and relaxing stretching exercises are more suitable for women during menstruation, but pay attention to controlling the intensity and time of exercise. The exercise time should be controlled within 30 minutes. The longer the exercise time, the more fatigue it brings to the body, which is not conducive to the body's recovery. Also, pay attention to whether there is a significant change in the amount of bleeding or any other uncomfortable symptoms.