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Can I swim during menstruation? & Precautions during menstruation!

The topic of menstruation is still misunderstood in many situations, so we have answers to all your menstruation questions. What is it really like?



-Do not swim during menstruation.

 Medical professionals rarely recommend swimming during those days of the month because of the risk of vaginal infection more easily than usual. Especially when playing in public pools or the sea where the water is not clean.

  In the case of menstruation but really want to swim, it is recommended to do the following to reduce the risk of infection.

1. Wear tampons or menstrual cups instead of sanitary pads because they help absorb menstruation better when in water. In addition, wearing tampons or menstrual cups reduces the spread and transmission of infections through the vagina.  

2. Before playing in the water, change your tampon or menstrual cup with a new one every time.

3. After finishing playing in the water, you should change your sanitary pad immediately. Shouldn't be left on for longer than 8 hours. 

4. Choose a swimming pool that meets standards. There aren't many people playing. 

5. Avoid playing in water that looks unclean, such as in canals or the sea that may have a lot of contaminants.

6. Choose to enter the water on days when your period is light or your period is almost over. It's better than the days when you have your period because even though tampons absorb your period, there may be some blood leaking out that you can't see.

-Do not drink cold water during menstruation.

True or not? During menstruation, do not drink cold water. There is no medical evidence to confirm that this is a prohibited matter. If on that day of the month you accidentally drink cold water, it's not a serious danger. It's just a belief that has been passed around. In addition, during menstruation, our bodies lose blood. Some women may feel uncomfortable like having a fever if Drinking cold water or eating cold food may trigger illness. Therefore, it is recommended to drink warm water because warm drinks it will help you relax and reduce symptoms of stress as well.

-Do not take cold showers during menstruation.

During menstruation, do not take cold showers or only warm showers. There is no medical evidence to confirm this prohibition either. Bathing and cleaning the body is something that must be given importance, including changing sanitary pads frequently to reduce the accumulation of germs. For bathing, we can bathe with both cold and warm water. However, taking a cold shower at a low temperature or too cold during a time when the body is undergoing hormonal changes. The body may not be able to adjust in time and is at risk of becoming sick. Taking a warm shower can help relieve fatigue from the whole day. Choosing a warm bath is therefore an option that will help you feel more comfortable.

-Do not have sex during menstruation. 

 It is recommended that you should not have sex during this period. This is because the risk of infection from sexually transmitted diseases is 3 times higher than normal. This risk is that during menstruation, the cervix will open to allow menstrual blood to flow easily, while at the same time, bacteria in the vagina and bacteria The iron that comes from sexual intercourse enters the body more easily. Additionally, the iron contained in menstrual blood stimulates the faster growth of gonorrhea and the shedding of the endometrium. This will allow germs to easily enter the bloodstream, which may lead to widespread and severe infections.

-Do not exercise on menstruating days.

  It is well known that proper and regular exercise will improve our health and reduce pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation each month. On the days of menstruation it is recommended to reduce the level of exercise. You should not exercise hard to make the blood flow easily and not be too tired because the heart beats quickly, which will accelerate the amount of menstruation to come out and feel tired easily.

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