For every woman who has entered the productive phase, menstruation has become a friend who always comes every month. Just like other hormonal processes, of course, there are several things that should be avoided when women experience menstruation.
Well, this time Fitie summarizes 5 things to avoid when women are having their menstruation.
- Consuming foods and drinks that contain caffeine
The caffeine in coffee is indeed one of the favorite drinks for everyone in Indonesia, but it turns out that caffeine is one of the ingredients that is prohibited during menstruation.
The caffeine content can be a stimulant that causes hormonal fluctuations in the body. Caffeine also causes an increase in blood pressure and heart rate, which will worsen your conditions during menstruation.
- Alcoholic Drinks
Alcoholic drinks are also one of the several drinks that you must avoid during the menstrual period. Alcohol significantly increases the pain experienced by women when they are menstruating, the pain during menstruation is called a symptom of dysmenorrhea.
Drinking beverages with high alcohol content during menstruation can also create an irregular menstrual cycle for women, it will make the menstrual cycle unpredictable every month.
- Consuming Milk
Milk is one of the things that should be avoided when you in are during your menstrual period, the content of milk and all its processed products contains arachidonic acid which can actually cause stomach cramps or stomach pain when you are in your menstrual period.
In addition, during the menstrual period consuming milk can also increase the risk of flatulence. It is recommended to drink plant-based milk such as soy milk and almond milk during the menstrual period.
- Having Sexual Intercourse
Having sex is one of the most dangerous things to do during your menstrual period. The reason is that during the menstrual period, the door of a woman's uterus is open to expel dirty blood, so there is a very high risk of getting sexually transmitted diseases if you have sex during the menstrual period.
Skin irritation is also one of the dangerous threats that can occur if you have sex during your menstrual period, especially for couples who have sensitive skin.
- Lack of Sleep
Lack of sleep is also one of the things that should be avoided when a woman is having a menstrual period because lack of sleep is the cause of various complaints when a woman is having a menstrual period.
On the other hand, getting enough sleep can give the body a good metabolic system, reduce the pain experienced during menstruation and make the mood more stable.
So, those are 5 things that women should avoid when they’re experiencing menstruation. You should remember and apply it properly!
In addition to avoiding some of these things, what must be considered during menstruation is to monitor your menstrual periods.
Because monitoring our menstrual cycle is one of many ways for us to monitor the health of our bodies and it’s a part of loving ourselves.