What to do if menstrual blood cannot be discharged

The menstrual period is a very troublesome time for women. They suffer from lower abdominal pain, acne on the face, unpredictable temper and irritability. In addition, they have to excrete the dirty blood produced during the menstrual period. If these physiological wastes are not excreted in time, it will cause great harm to the female body in the long run. In severe cases, it will lead to a variety of gynecological diseases. Therefore, it is particularly important to clean and discharge these dirty blood in time during menstruation. But if the menstrual blood cannot be discharged, what should we do?

Hawthorn: Hawthorn can make women feel more comfortable during menstruation and treat dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hawthorn has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and it is an excellent food therapy for patients with blood stasis type dysmenorrhea.

2. Precautions during menstruation

1. Do not have sex

During menstruation, the cervix is ​​slightly open. Sexual intercourse during menstruation can easily bring bacteria from the vulva and perineum into the vagina, cervix, and even into the uterus, causing endometritis or acute adnexitis (including the fallopian tubes and ovaries) and pelvic peritonitis.

2. Avoid strenuous exercise

It is not absolutely forbidden to exercise during menstruation, but strenuous exercise such as high jumping, running, swimming, etc. should be avoided as much as possible, otherwise it will aggravate the discomfort during menstruation, such as back pain, and even cause dysmenorrhea and menstrual disorders.

Eating raw or cold food or drinking cold drinks during menstruation will affect the contraction of the uterus, causing poor menstrual blood discharge and leading to problems such as dysmenorrhea.

4. Avoid drinking alcohol, strong tea or coffee

During menstruation, drinking large amounts of alcohol is difficult to excrete and remains in the body, causing harm. Strong tea and coffee contain high levels of caffeine, which can easily lead to dysmenorrhea, prolonged menstruation or excessive bleeding. It is important to avoid having sex and taking a bath during menstruation, avoid contact with cold water and washing feet with cold water, and avoid eating spicy and cold food. You can try brown sugar water, brown sugar is warm in nature. It has a warming effect, can dredge the tendons and veins, and help eliminate menstruation. Placing a hot water bag on the lower abdomen for heat compress is effective.

Taking good care of yourself during menstruation, not eating sour or spicy food, and not coming into contact with cold water can all promote the discharge of menstrual blood.