Can I exercise to lose weight during my period?

　　Menstruation and women

　　Menstruation is a natural physiological phenomenon for every normal woman. Since menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon of the human body and not disease , not to mention the harm to the human body, so according to common sense, even when menstruation comes, you can live the same life as usual, and of course you can also do some physical labor and exercise appropriately.

　　Appropriate exercise during menstruation can improve our body level, improve blood circulation, help the contraction and relaxation of abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles, and facilitate the discharge of menstrual blood, so fitness during menstruation is completely acceptable. You can participate in soothing exercises such as walking, but it is not suitable to engage in strenuous sports, otherwise it will cause Irregular menstruation At the same time, it should be noted that the amount and intensity of exercise should be reduced on the first and second days of menstruation, and the exercise time should not be too long; take a hot shower after exercise. But avoid saunas and massages.

　　Any strenuous exercise should be avoided, such as long-distance running, playing football, skipping rope, high jump, long jump, etc. Especially those activities that increase abdominal pressure. Otherwise it will cause Gynecology disease, even infertility……

　　Menstrual exercise YES OR NO

　　Menstruation is mature female Uterus The physiological phenomenon in which the endometrium periodically peels off on its own. Intimal peeling will naturally cause trauma and bleeding, so women's bodies are in a relatively fragile state. During this period, there are certain taboos in diet and daily life.

　　For example, it is not advisable to eat raw or cold fruits, drink strong tea, sit in a sitz bath, wear tights, or beat your back excessively, etc. Naturally, it is not advisable to engage in strenuous exercise.

　　But as long as it's not serious Dysmenorrhea , excessive blood volume and functional uterine bleeding, you can engage in some sports appropriately. It can effectively improve and improve the functional status of the human body, promote blood circulation, especially improve the blood circulation of the reproductive organs in the pelvic cavity, and reduce congestion. At the same time, exercise can also cause the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles to contract and relax, which is beneficial to the discharge of menstrual blood and can relieve menstrual discomfort.

　　What is little known is that a woman’s obesity can also affect menstruation. Generally speaking, mild obesity will not have a great impact on menstruation, while moderate and severe obesity will have a certain impact on menstruation. Some diseases, such as obesity reproductive incompetence syndrome, are closely related to menstruation, and weight loss can be achieved by adjusting menstruation.

　　Experts have found that a woman's appetite will increase by "20%-25%" when her menstrual period is approaching. Many women will have this feeling. During the few days when "big aunt" is coming, they always crave sweets, have a strong appetite, and feel irritable and restless. These are related to the secretion of hormones in the body. Eating sweets can soothe irritable mood to a certain extent. Don’t feel guilty about eating more during this period. You can choose something as long as you don’t eat fried food, puffed food, or late-night snacks.