Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

How should girls take care of themselves during menstruation?

Asked by:Amara

Asked on:Mar 23, 2026 06:10 PM

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  • Freyr Freyr

    Mar 23, 2026

      The following are 99 healthy Online health experts will introduce you to the health care knowledge about girls’ menstrual period.

     Keep warm

      During menstruation, the body's resistance decreases and the pelvic cavity becomes congested, so you should keep warm. Avoid getting wet in the rain, wading in water, swimming, bathing, washing your hair and feet with cold water, and it is best not to sit on the ground that is too wet. Don’t drink too many cold drinks in summer to avoid catching a cold or catching a cold, which may stimulate pelvic vasoconstriction, lead to reduced menstruation or sudden menopause, and cause other disease

     Pay attention to dietary hygiene and strengthen nutrition

      During menstruation, you can eat foods that are easy to digest and absorb, such as eggs, lean meat, soy products, vegetables, and fruits. At the same time, you should drink more boiled water, increase the frequency of urination, and flush the urethra to prevent inflammation. Avoid eating cold, spicy and irritating foods to keep bowel movements smooth and reduce pelvic congestion.

     Keep the vulva clean

      Rinse the vulva frequently with clean warm water to prevent menstrual blood from forming scabs. When cleaning the vulva, do not soak the lower body in water. To prevent dirty water from seeping into the vagina. Not to mention using foot towels and foot washing water to wash the vulva. The basin for washing the vulva should also be separated from the basin for washing the feet. When using toilet paper after defecation, wipe from front to back to avoid bringing bacteria around the anus to the vulva.

     Keep a record of your menstrual cycle

      By recording, you can observe whether your menstruation is regular and prepare for your period. If your period does not come on time, you should see a doctor so that the cause can be discovered in time.

     Maintain an optimistic and stable mood

      During menstruation, girls often feel irritable, irritable or depressed due to certain physical discomforts, such as bloated breasts, backache, lower abdominal distension, and headaches. Mood fluctuations in turn affect menstruation. Keeping your mood comfortable and self-regulating your emotions can reduce menstrual discomfort and prevent menstrual cramps. Menstrual disorders

     Properly control the amount of exercise

      During the menstrual period, you should pay attention to rest and maintain adequate sleep to enhance the body's resistance. Avoid strenuous sports and heavy manual labor. If female students attend physical education classes during menstruation, they can explain the situation to the teacher and participate in some light sports, such as gymnastics, walking, playing badminton or table tennis, etc.

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