What are the misunderstandings about women’s menstruation?

　　Myth 1: If your menstrual period is not fixed, it is abnormal. In fact, normal menstruation includes three elements: cycle 21-35 days; menstrual period 2-7 days; blood volume 30-50 ml. As long as menstruation is within the above range, it is normal.

　　Myth 2: Eating sweets can heal you Dysmenorrhea . This statement has no scientific basis. Eating too many sweets will not only fail to eliminate menstrual cycle syndrome, but may cause blood sugar instability and aggravate discomfort.

　　Myth 3: After getting married, menstrual cramps will disappear naturally. Foreign literature reports that pregnancy and childbirth can indeed be a part of female dysmenorrhea is terminated, the main reason is some sympathetic feelings caused by pregnancy nerve changes. But not all women are so lucky.

　　Myth 4: Sex during menstruation stimulates women’s vitality. Sex life will only aggravate pelvic congestion and dysmenorrhea, and menstrual period Uterus The endometrium is shed, and sexual intercourse at this time is prone to infection of the reproductive system. disease。

　　Rumor 5: The menstrual period is over in 3 days, which affects motherhood. Usually as long as it takes 2-7 days, it is normal. As long as the menstrual cycle is normal, simple menstrual flow will not affect pregnancy.

　　Myth 6: Mothers and daughters experience similar menstrual periods. The age at menarche may be hereditary, but the heredity of dysmenorrhea is not very obvious.

　　Myth 7: Dark menstrual blood and blood clots mean it means you have Gynecology sick. Blood clots may be caused by sitting for a long time and the menstrual blood cannot flow out in time, causing the blood clots to become darker in color.

　　Myth 8: Heat therapy is suitable for all menstrual period discomforts. The function of heat therapy is to increase local blood circulation and reduce swelling, but it is not suitable for all women.

　　Myth 9: Painkillers are enough for menstrual cramps. If you really can only rely on painkillers to relieve pain, you should go Hospital Rule out whether it is a pelvic organ sexually transmitted diseases Secondary dysmenorrhea caused by changes.

　　Myth 10: It is not advisable to exercise during menstrual period. You can do gentle exercises such as walking and gentle gymnastics.