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The main contents of menstrual hygiene include:1. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection: It is important to maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia. During menstruation, it is advisable to avoid tub baths and opt for showers to prevent upward infection. The sanitary napkins used should be soft, clean, and changed frequently.
2. Pay attention to warmth and avoid cold stimulation: Activities such as swimming, cold baths, or entering flooded fields should be avoided. Sudden and excessive cold exposure during menstruation can lead to reduced menstrual flow or dysmenorrhea.
3. Maintain a pleasant mood and avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations.
4. Avoid overexertion. It is not advisable to consume raw, cold, spicy, or alcoholic foods, which can stimulate the body. Drink plenty of warm water, maintain regular bowel movements to reduce pelvic congestion, and ensure adequate rest and sufficient sleep.