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Myths & Facts About Menstruation
Myths and facts about menstruation:
Myth- No swimming during periods
Fact- Who says that swimming is unhealthy for a woman who is having her periods? There are many tales that stops you from physical activities such as walking or running also. May be swimming earlier was not allowed because of the fear of spreading blood in the water. Even tampons were not there in the market before. Swimming was also avoided to reduce menstrual cramps. However, swimming for 10-15 minutes during menstruation is good for health and energetic too. It actually reduces menstrual cramps.
Myth- You cannot conceive during periods
Fact- Ovulation can happen any time. Regardless of your periods, you can ovulate due to excitement also, do not be free to enjoy with your partner. Always prefer protections to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
Myth- Hair wash is a must on 3rd day
Fact- In Hinduism, women are not allowed to help in household chores during their menstruation. It is a belief that women are not clean during these 5-6 days. So, to become clean after periods, they have to wash their hair on the 3rd day. Well it is a myth. You can wash your hair on any day. Hot water shower reduces menstrual cramps and also makes you feel lively.
Myth- Only mothers have heavy bleeding
Fact- There are many girls who bleed excessively before marriage. It is just a myth that only women who have given birth bleed more. Menorrhagia (a hormonal imbalance) causes increase in the blood flow. Also irregular periods and lack of progesterone causes heavy bleeding.
Myth- Avoid exercise during your periods
Fact- Unless you suffer from severe cramps, you can workout for a few minutes even while menstruating. According to many researchers, aerobic exercises like jogging, swimming, walking, running etc are ideal during this time. It is normal so you should not behave like a handicapped person.
Myth- Menstruating women are prone to cold so do not take shower
Fact- This is another old wives tale. Well this myth about menstruation has been created when the women suffered from heavy bleeding or cramps post shower, they thought that bath was the reason behind the pain. Well, cramps are because the muscles in uterus and abdomen contract to push the fluid out of the uterus. Taking cold water shower increases uterine contradictions that cause menstrual cramps.
These are few myths and facts about menstruation. Do you know any other myths?
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