Menstrual period is a special period for women. In addition to taking good care and health care, some medications should also be stopped during menstruation to avoid adverse consequences.

If these medications are taken during menstruation, it can affect the menstrual cycle and in severe cases, amenorrhea may occur.

Avoid 6 types of medication during menstruation

Chinese herbal medicines that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis

Women taking traditional Chinese medicine that promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis during their menstrual period can cause continuous menstrual bleeding, and in severe cases, even lead to severe anemia or heavy menstrual bleeding.

On the other hand, menstrual bleeding may also affect the efficacy of medication.

Diarrhea medication

Magnesium sulfate and sodium sulfate have strong laxative effects and can cause reflexive pelvic congestion, leading to increased menstrual flow. They should be avoided during menstruation.

Anticoagulant drugs

Anticoagulants can cause excessive menstruation and even heavy bleeding, and should be avoided during menstruation, such as aspirin, warfarin, heparin, coumarin, thrombolytic agents, etc.

hemostatics

Hemostatic drugs can reduce the permeability of capillaries, promote capillary contraction, and may cause poor menstrual flow, so they should be used with caution. In addition, Chinese medicine or traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations with strong hemostatic effect should be used with caution.

Local vaginal medication

During the menstrual period, the use of vaginal washes, suppositories, effervescent tablets, and other medications directly applied to the vaginal area for the treatment of vaginitis should be temporarily suspended.

Because during menstruation, the endometrium becomes congested, the cervix becomes loose, and there is vaginal bleeding, which is particularly suitable for bacterial growth and reproduction.

If local vaginal medication is used at this time, it can easily lead to bacterial retrograde invasion of the uterine cavity and endometrium.

Hormonal drugs

The synthesis and metabolic balance of female sex hormones are closely related to the menstrual cycle, and hormone drugs should not be used during menstruation to avoid losing balance.

Androgens can cause menstrual disorders and inhibit ovulation; Progesterone can cause breast tenderness or irregular vaginal bleeding; Oral contraceptives can cause breast tenderness; Corticosteroids can cause amenorrhea or bloating.

Some medicinal teas should also be avoided

Cold medicinal tea

Women's menstrual period should be warm and avoid coldness. Cold medicines, including traditional Chinese medicines such as cassia seed, chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, etc.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that if blood is hot, it will move; if it is cold, it will stagnate. If the above-mentioned medicinal tea is frequently consumed during menstruation, it is not conducive to the smooth discharge of menstrual blood and may cause problems such as dysmenorrhea.

Blood activating medicinal tea

Many beauty preserving medicinal teas contain ingredients such as peach blossoms, Danshen, and safflower that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, which have the effects of lowering blood lipids, lightening the body, moisturizing and beautifying the skin.

But these medicinal teas can promote blood circulation, and drinking them during menstruation can easily lead to excessive menstrual flow and prolonged periods.

Moisturizing and Detoxifying Tea for Lungs

In autumn and winter, many people drink medicinal tea that moistens the lungs and detoxifies. If there are traditional Chinese medicines such as licorice and senna tea, they should be avoided during menstruation to avoid affecting the menstrual cycle and causing excessive menstrual bleeding.