Ladies, you must have heard of some of the myths that exist when you're menstruating, right? Some myths have nothing to do with menstruation, you know. Here is Fitie's review below about the myths that exist during menstruation.
- Do not swim during your period
Many people say that women should not swim during their period.
The fact is as long as you are using sanitary pads and watching out for stomach cramps while swimming, it's okay to swim when you're menstruating.
- Do not eat meat during menstruation
Eating meat during menstruation is a myth that can make the blood smell like fish, so there is a myth that you should not eat meat during your period.
The fact is that consuming meat during menstruation does not make the blood smell like fish. Consuming meat during menstruation can increase protein and iron, which is good for red blood cell formation.
- Don't wash your hair during menstruation
Not being allowed to wash your hair during menstruation is also one of the myths when you have menstruation, with the reason that the pores are more open during menstruation or even shampooing can stop menstruation.
In fact, shampooing has no effect on menstruation. Shampooing is a way to maintain cleanliness and maintaining cleanliness is a way we love ourselves.
- Do not drink cold water during menstruation
There is a myth that drinking cold water during menstruation can inhibit blood circulation.
Drinking cold water does not impede blood circulation and is fine to drink during menstruation as long as you don't feel stomach cramps or flatulence while drinking.
- Irregular periods are a sign of infertility
The myth we often hear about menstruation is that women with irregular menstrual cycles are signs that women are suffering from infertility.
Not all women with irregular menstrual cycles are women with high rates of infertility. Irregular menstrual cycles can be caused by hormonal issues and are not always associated with infertility.
So don't be fooled by the myths, Ladies.
Make sure you have the facts and information related to the myth you want to know.
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