Nowadays, many women know that they cannot wash their hair during menstruation. Many people know that washing their hair during menstruation can cause health problems and be very detrimental to their health. Some even argue that washing their hair during menstruation can trigger cancer. So many women endure dirty hair during their menstrual period. So why can't I wash my hair during menstruation?
Speaking of washing hair, it's a common thing, but during menstruation, it's a big deal. Because some people say that washing hair during menstruation can have serious consequences!
1、 Experts say: Washing hair during menstruation stimulates the uterus
Women are very weak during their menstrual period, so they should always pay attention to keeping warm, drink plenty of hot water, and carry hand warmers with them in winter. Even washing hands is best done with hot water. When we wash our hair, water itself has a stimulating effect on the scalp, not to mention that sometimes there may be wind invasion. At this time, the hot water on the hair will cool down, which will aggravate the stimulation on the scalp and stimulate the uterus. The uterus will contract, which can lead to dysmenorrhea in the long run.
So, it's best not to wash your hair during menstruation, but for some female friends with longer periods, this is almost impossible. However, do not wash your hair on the first day of your menstrual period.
2、 Experts say: Washing hair during menstruation can cause migraines
Some women experience various problems during their menstrual cycle, such as dysmenorrhea, loss of appetite, headaches... a large part of which is caused by washing hair during menstruation. Washing hair during menstruation can easily cause uterine coldness, and the most obvious symptoms of uterine coldness are dysmenorrhea and menstrual irregularities, and some may even experience premature amenorrhea, which can lead to infertility crisis.
So, if you feel uncomfortable during your period, you should pay more attention and avoid touching cold water or drinks, and it's best not to wash your hair.
3、 Rumor: Washing hair during menstruation can cause cancer
There has always been a rumor that 'washing hair during menstruation is prone to cancer', because incomplete uterine contractions result in incomplete elimination of contaminated blood, which remains in the uterus and can lead to cancer over time.
The expert's explanation for this statement is that there is no scientific basis.
Because menstrual blood is not contaminated blood, but normal blood in the human body. In addition, it also includes disintegrated endometrial fragments, cervical mucus, and subsequently shed vaginal epithelium. Before the onset of menstruation, with the increase of hormone levels in the body, ovulation occurs when the endometrium thickens. If there is no fertilization at this time, hormone levels will decrease, and the endometrium will collapse and fall off, forming menstruation.
Secondly, menstrual blood does not "remain" because once it is produced, it enters the vagina through the cervix and is then excreted from the body.
In addition, if the uterus does not contract completely, it will not cause residual menstrual blood, but will result in continuous blood flow.
In summary, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that washing hair during menstruation can cause cancer.
Although it is somewhat alarming that washing hair during menstruation can cause cancer, its impact on our health is also detrimental.
Through the description in this article, it can be known that washing hair during menstruation can stimulate the uterus, causing menstrual cramps, and also lead to headaches due to the stimulation of cold water on your head. Although the rumor of cancer is not credible, for the sake of one's own health, female friends should try not to wash their hair during menstruation.
