Can women take a bath during their period?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

During the menstrual period, it is best not to take a bath, wash your hair, or have sex. Bathing can easily lead to reduced menstrual flow, conditions such as adnexitis and pelvic inflammatory disease. If you must take a bath, it should be a shower and only with hot water. After bathing, dry your skin promptly, and use a hairdryer to dry your hair—do not let it air dry. When showering, wash the perineum first, then other parts of your body to avoid infection.