Can women exercise during their period?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, the menstrual period is a time when the body is relatively weak. It is important not only to pay attention to keeping warm and avoiding cold and raw foods but also, most importantly, to avoid strenuous exercise. The onset of menstruation is due to the shedding of the endometrium, resulting in bleeding. If strenuous exercise occurs, it may lead to retrograde menstruation, potentially causing conditions such as endometriosis.