What are the benefits of menstruation for women? How to maintain health during menstruation?

　　Menstruation is every female It is a unique symbol that almost every woman will have menstruation every month. Many women experience various discomforts during menstruation, so they do not want menstruation to come. In fact, menstruation is good for women, so what are the benefits of menstruation for women? How do women take care of themselves during menstruation? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

　　What are the benefits of menstruation for women?

　　1. Promote hematopoietic function

　　Menstruation causes women to lose a large amount of blood, so that women's hematopoietic function can be regularly improved exercise , which makes women more likely than male It is more able to withstand accidental blood loss and can produce new blood more quickly to make up for the lost blood. Practice has proved that weight, healthy Men and women in the same condition lose the same proportion of blood due to accidents. Men will die from this, while women have the possibility of successful rescue and eventual recovery.

　　2. Can directly reflect whether a woman is pregnant

　　If a woman's menstruation is delayed for more than ten days and does not come, she should first consider whether she is pregnant. After confirming pregnancy, those who are not planning to give birth should take remedial measures as soon as possible ； Those who want to have children should pay more attention to nutrition and avoid exposure to tobacco, alcohol, pesticides, harmful chemicals, rays, etc., and avoid taking drugs that can cause fetus Abnormal drugs. The expected date of delivery can also be estimated based on menstruation, which is very beneficial to health care and psychology during pregnancy.

　　3. Allow women to discover earlier disease

　　If a girl is over 18 years old and still has no menstruation, or if a woman has had normal menstruation in the past and has stopped menstruating for more than three months (excluding pregnancy, lactation, menopause (caused by), it is necessary to check whether there is atresia of the lower reproductive tract, congenital absence of Uterus or uterine dysplasia, ovarian tumors, pituitary tumors or hypofunction, endocrine or wasting diseases. In addition, changes in the time, amount, and accompanying symptoms of menstruation are also important clues to the discovery and diagnosis of many diseases, so we must pay attention to menstruation.

　　4. Can prevent excessive iron content

　　In medicine, there is a hereditary disease called hemochromatosis. The chance of organic damage caused by hemochromatosis in women is much smaller than that in men, or even almost never occurs. The main reason is because of menstruation, because the cyclic blood loss during menstruation consumes excess iron. Hemochromatosis can easily cause iron metabolism disorders in patients and lead to excessive accumulation of iron in the body. ； Iron excess can slowly lead to skin , heart, liver, joints, pancreatic islets, etc. One way to treat iron overdose is to regularly drain a certain amount of blood.

　　How do women take care of themselves during menstruation?

　　1. Suitable for cold and warm

　　Pay attention to climate change, especially avoid exposure to high temperature, sun, wind, cold and rain.； Or swim in water, wash your hair and feet with cold water, or sit in the cold for a long time.

　　2. Regulate emotions

　　Chinese medicine believes that abnormal emotions are one of the important pathogenic factors, and the impact of mental emotions on menstruation is particularly obvious. Therefore, during menstruation, you must maintain emotional stability, feel comfortable, and avoid adverse stimulation to prevent Irregular menstruation。

　　3. Do not use medicine indiscriminately

　　Generally, women experience slight discomfort during menstruation, which resolves on their own after menstruation and does not require medication to avoid interfering with the normal process. If you experience unbearable abdominal pain or excessive bleeding that does not stop for a long time, it is necessary to seek examination and treatment from a doctor. Do not take medicine randomly by yourself.

　　4. Eat in moderation

　　During the menstrual period, due to the dissipation of menstrual blood, adequate nutrition is needed.； The diet should be light and mild, easy to digest, and do not eat too much raw or cold food. Cold can cause blood coagulation, which can easily cause dysmenorrhea, oligomenorrhea or sudden interruption. Do not overeat spicy, fragrant, dry, and body-damaging foods to reduce uterine congestion. Drink more boiled water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and keep your bowel movements smooth.

　　5. Balance work and rest

　　Working, studying, and doing general physical labor as usual during menstruation can promote blood circulation in the pelvis, thereby alleviating back pain and lower abdominal discomfort. However, heavy physical labor and strenuous exercise should be avoided, because overwork can cause excessive pelvic congestion, causing menorrhagia, prolonged menstruation, abdominal pain, and backache, etc.； And get enough sleep to stay energetic.

　　6. Avoid sexual intercourse

　　During menstruation, the endometrium peels off and bleeds, there are fresh wounds in the uterine cavity, the cervix opens slightly, the acidity of the vagina decreases, and the ability to defend against germs weakens. Having sex at this time can bring in bacteria, which can easily lead to genital inflammation. If the fallopian tubes are inflamed and blocked, it can also cause infertility. It can also cause menstrual periods to be prolonged or even cause continued bleeding. Therefore, women should refrain from sexual intercourse during menstruation to prevent infection.

　　7. Cleanliness and hygiene

　　During menstruation, you should keep your vulva clean. Use warm water to scrub your vulva every night. It is not advisable to take a tub or sitz bath. It is better to take a shower.； Sanitary napkins and paper should be soft and clean, and it is best to use high-pressure sterilization ； Menstrual belts and underwear should be changed and washed frequently to reduce the irritation of blood stains on the vulva and inner thighs. After washing, scald them with boiling water and dry them in the sun for later use. ； Menstrual mats should be made of sterilized gauze and toilet paper. Wipe from front to back after defecation to prevent dirt from being brought into the vagina and causing vaginitis or uterine inflammation.