Patient's question:
Because the menstrual period is relatively long, and I have a tendency to have diarrhea. I don't know what foods are good to eat during menstruation, and how to maintain personal hygiene?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the menstrual period is a special time for women. Due to the unique physiological conditions during this period, it is advisable to avoid consuming certain foods, as otherwise, it may easily cause harm to the body. These foods mainly fall into three categories:Foods to Avoid During Menstruation
1. Cold and Raw Foods: These include foods classified as "cold" in traditional Chinese medicine, such as pears, bananas, water chestnuts, stone ear, stone flower, and earth ear. Most of these foods have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, nourishing yin, and reducing fire. When consumed normally, they are beneficial to the body. However, during the menstrual period, it is best to avoid or minimize the intake of these foods, as they may easily lead to symptoms such as menstrual cramps and irregular periods.
2. Spicy Foods: Such as cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, cloves, and black pepper. These are often used as seasonings. On a regular day, adding chili peppers to dishes can enhance their flavor. However, women should avoid consuming these spicy and irritating foods during their menstrual period, as they may easily cause menstrual cramps and excessive bleeding.
3. Foods Affecting Sexual Function: Water chestnuts, lotus roots, winter melons, Chinese cabbage, bracken, rabbit meat, black fungus, and sesame seeds.
Avoid Swimming During Menstruation
As the weather gets hotter, swimming has become the preferred way to stay cool during hot, humid days. Immersing oneself in the cool water of a swimming pool is indeed a great summer pleasure. However, while enjoying the coolness, Tian'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital’s Gynecology Department Director Jia Yiping reminds women to pay special attention to hygiene and personal health protection when swimming in public pools, avoiding the spread of bacteria through the water and cross-infection.
The physiological structure of women makes them more susceptible to infections and the occurrence of conditions such as...