What are the drugs that cannot be taken during menstruation

Sex hormone drugs

The synthesis and metabolic balance of sex hormones in women are closely related to the menstrual cycle. Therefore, sex hormone drugs should not be used during menstruation to avoid causing menstrual disorders. For example, androgens can cause reduced menstruation, amenorrhea, and irregular cycles, while progesterone (progesterone) can cause breast tenderness or irregular vaginal bleeding.

Topical vaginal medication for the treatment of gynecological infections

Use of lotions, suppositories, and effervescent tablets used to treat vaginitis should be suspended. Because during menstruation, the uterine mucous membrane is congested, the cervical opening is relaxed, and there is blood accumulation in the vagina, which is very suitable for bacterial growth and reproduction. If vaginal topical medication is used at this time, a slight inadvertence will cause bacteria to retrogradely invade the uterine cavity and endometrium.

Anticoagulant drugs

Anticoagulant drugs can cause menorrhagia and even heavy bleeding, and should be avoided during menstruation, such as coumarin, heparin, thrombolytic agents, etc.

Taking weight loss pills

Diet pills often contain ingredients that suppress appetite. If used during menstruation, they may cause menstrual disorders, polyuria or difficulty urinating, or palpitation, anxiety, etc., or even amenorrhea.

Traditional Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis

Such drugs not only have anticoagulant and antithrombotic effects, but can also dilate blood vessels and accelerate blood flow, thus causing excessive menstrual flow.

Laxatives

Laxatives such as magnesium sulfate and sodium sulfate have severe laxative effects and can cause reflex pelvic congestion, so they should be banned during menstruation; other gastrointestinal motility drugs should also be used with caution or avoid use.

Thyroxine preparations

Thyroxine preparations may cause menstrual disorders and should be prohibited during menstruation.

Hemostatic drugs

Hemostatic drugs such as anproxine, vitamin K, etc. can reduce the permeability of capillaries and promote capillary contraction. After use, they may cause irregular menstruation. In addition, Chinese medicines or Chinese patent medicines with strong hemostatic effects should be used with caution.