For most women of childbearing age, it is known that there are many things to pay attention to during menstruation, including lifestyle, diet, hygiene, and so on. A slight lack of attention may affect the normal menstrual cycle. Recently, some women have asked, can exercise be done during menstruation? Will exercising during menstruation prolong menstruation? Now let me tell you about women.
During menstruation, it is possible to engage in activities such as walking, yoga, cycling, and other relatively soothing exercises. Moderate exercise during menstruation can promote blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, relax and contract pelvic and abdominal muscles, and allow menstrual blood to be better expelled from the body, relieving discomfort or dysmenorrhea symptoms. At the same time, moderate exercise can improve the body's immune system, enhance physical fitness, and achieve weight loss effects.
Although exercise can be done during menstruation, it is absolutely not advisable to engage in strenuous activities such as running, marathons, playing basketball, soccer, swimming, high-temperature yoga, Pilates, etc. Intense exercise may cause the uterus to contract violently, which not only leads to menstrual cramps, but also exacerbates symptoms in women with menstrual cramps, and even affects the discharge of menstrual blood, resulting in increased menstrual flow and prolonged periods.
During menstruation, women should ensure sufficient rest time, be careful not to stay up late, avoid fatigue, and do a good job of personal hygiene, especially hygiene of the private parts. Use warm water and clean water every day to keep the private parts dry and fresh. Also, pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm to avoid menstrual disorders or even dysmenorrhea caused by catching cold. The diet should be light and easy to digest, and avoid eating raw, cold, greasy, spicy and stimulating foods.
