Can you drink oolong tea during your period?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Drinking tea during menstruation, especially strong tea, can trigger or worsen menstrual syndrome. Medical experts have found that people who drink tea regularly have a 2.4 times higher risk of experiencing menstrual tension compared to those who do not drink tea. Individuals who drink more than 4 cups of tea per day increase this risk by 3 times.