Can I do strenuous exercise during menstruation?

Women are absolutely not allowed to do any strenuous exercise during their menstrual period. Many female friends dare not move their bodies during their menstrual period, otherwise it may cause some unpredictable conditions in their bodies, and they will feel special pain in their stomachs during menstruation. However, you must not use excessive exercise to relieve the pain during menstruation. You can only do some appropriate exercise to help us strengthen our bodies.

During menstruation, strenuous exercise 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.

Proper exercise is beneficial and harmless

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.

We also cannot neglect the health care during menstruation. Appropriate use is fine, but strenuous exercises like those mentioned above are best avoided, because the normality of menstruation is directly related to the uterus. The health of the uterus throughout its life depends on the subtle habits in our daily life. Paying attention to these subtle problems will make you healthier. Dear sisters, you must take good care of yourself during your menstrual period, and don’t let bad habits during your menstrual period ruin your health! If any abnormality is found, timely examination and treatment should be carried out.

However, try not to do any strenuous exercise during menstruation, even high jump and long jump are absolutely not allowed. If you do, it will cause some gynecological inflammation. The most important thing is not to swim during menstruation, or even swim competitively, otherwise it will cause your spirit to become overly nervous and cause endocrine disorders.