Can I have coffee when my aunt comes?

Many women pay close attention to their diet during menstruation. Some cold and cooling foods should not be eaten. So, can you drink coffee during menstruation? There are many different opinions on this issue. Some people say that there is no problem with drinking coffee during menstruation and it will not cause any impact on them. Is that really the case? Let’s take a look at the experts’ answers below.

Experts say it is best not to consume stimulating foods, such as coffee, during menstruation.

Because coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant substance that can easily stimulate the nerves and cardiovascular system, it is not conducive to the contraction of the uterus during menstruation. If women drink coffee during menstruation, it may cause symptoms such as aggravated dysmenorrhea, heavy menstrual flow, prolonged menstruation, and breast tenderness.

But the doctor also said that everyone's physical constitution is different. If you don't feel any adverse symptoms after drinking it, you can drink it moderately. It's not a big problem as long as you don't drink too much.

The benefits of drinking a small amount of coffee during menstruation

Coffee is not a devil or a beast. There is no problem with appropriate intake. When menstruation comes, the internal environment of the female body will change to a certain extent. At this time, the caffeine in coffee can actually help relieve menstrual discomfort.

In addition, because caffeine can stimulate the central nervous system and muscles, it is also helpful in boosting spirits, enhancing thinking ability, and relieving muscle fatigue. For the cardiovascular system, it also helps to improve heart function, dilate blood vessels and promote blood circulation.

Therefore, if there are no adverse symptoms, drinking a small amount of coffee during menstruation does have some benefits.

The disadvantages of drinking too much coffee during menstruation

Although it is mentioned above that you can actually drink a small amount of coffee during menstruation, don’t get too complacent and think that coffee can be your partner during menstruation. For most people, drinking coffee before and during menstruation is more likely to cause breast tenderness and mood swings. It will also consume the vitamin B stored in the body faster and disrupt carbohydrate metabolism to a certain extent.

In addition, drinking coffee during menstruation will cause a significant increase in female hormones in the body. On the one hand, it affects the number of eggs in the ovaries, causing ovarian aging and accelerating the aging of all body functions. On the other hand, it can easily aggravate some gynecological diseases, such as endometriosis and breast swelling. In severe cases, it can affect fertility.

To sum up, coffee is a double-edged sword for women during menstruation, and if not handled properly, the disadvantages will outweigh the advantages. So the editor summarizes that it is best to stay away from coffee during menstruation. If you really want to drink it, you can drink a small amount as long as there are no adverse symptoms. Just sip it!