Can I see a gynecologist when I am menstruating?

There are a few days every month when women have their period and there are some things they cannot do, such as not eating cold food or overworking. They should also pay attention to maintaining a good mood and not being stressed out. Due to physical reasons, women may need to see a gynecologist, but I don’t know if they can see a gynecologist when they have their period. Can they see a gynecologist when they have their period? Let’s take a look.

1. Can I see a gynecologist during menstruation?

You cannot see a gynecologist while you are menstruating. Vaginal examination is prohibited during menstruation, so you should avoid seeing a gynecologist during menstruation.

2. What should you pay attention to during menstruation?

Women have menstruation every month. If we have menstrual bleeding during menstruation, we women should pay attention to the following aspects.

First of all, we must pay attention to hygiene during menstruation. During menstruation, because blood is the best culture gene for bacteria, it is important for women to pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva during menstruation. Then, sanitary napkins should be changed frequently to avoid infection. Another important thing is to avoid having sex during menstruation, because during sex, the male semen is in a relatively alkaline environment, which will increase the chance of infection, so it is a matter of paying attention to hygiene.

The second point is the menstrual period. As we are talking about Chinese medicine, we know that coldness causes condensation and heat causes movement. Therefore, during the menstrual period, we should try to focus on warming and promoting circulation. Don't get too cold during the menstrual period. We should pay attention to keeping warm, especially during the summer solstice. Chinese medicine has always said that coldness rises from the feet, so it is extremely important to keep warm during the menstrual period. Otherwise, many girls will often experience dysmenorrhea due to being too cold, eating too much cold food, or wading in the rain.

The third point is that you should pay attention to your diet during menstruation. As I just said, one thing you need to do during menstruation is to keep warm, so you should avoid eating cold foods such as seafood and cold drinks.

In addition, because there is a certain amount of blood loss during each menstrual period, this blood loss can be recovered naturally in a short period of time.

3. Pay attention to diet during menstruation

During the menstrual period, you must pay attention to eating nutritious, protein-rich foods regularly, and foods that can provide sufficient iron supplements. For example, eat more meat, fish, fresh vegetables, and fruits. However, make sure that the food is warm. Do not eat cold food. Also, exercise during the menstrual period. As we said, menstrual blood will flow freely. If you exercise too vigorously, it will cause excessive loss of Qi and blood. It may also cause excessive consumption of Qi, resulting in the inability of Qi to retain blood, which will lead to heavy menstrual flow. Even if you exercise too vigorously during your menstrual period, it may cause some menstrual blood reflux in Western medicine, which may stimulate some endometriosis. From a hygiene perspective, during your menstrual period, we should pay attention to keeping warm, as well as pay attention to the usual precautions in diet and exercise.