To set a strong example for their daughter, Olivia, Li Xiaopeng and his wife Li Anqi went all out. Recently, the couple participated in the TV show "The Amazing Race," where they challenged themselves to run 3,000 meters. Li Anqi, who was menstruating at the time, broke down in tears midway through, but still persevered and continued running. Wouldn't such high-intensity exercise during menstruation have negative effects on a woman's body?
Strenuous exercise is not recommended during menstruation, but moderate exercise is beneficial to health.
Interfering with normal menstrual cycles. From a physiological perspective, strenuous exercise can inhibit hypothalamic function, causing endocrine system dysfunction and thus interfering with the formation and cycle of normal menstruation. Therefore, strenuous exercise should be avoided during menstruation, especially highly competitive sports. This is not only due to the high intensity of the exercise, but also because high levels of mental stress can lead to endocrine dysfunction and menstrual irregularities.
This can lead to uterine prolapse . Strenuous exercise during menstruation can cause uterine prolapse, primarily due to high-intensity weightlifting. In particular, excessive weightlifting can increase abdominal pressure, causing the uterus to temporarily descend. Prolonged excessive exercise can lead to uterine prolapse. Therefore, it is not advisable to engage in strength training that increases abdominal pressure, such as push-ups and dumbbell exercises, nor to participate in sports such as high jump, long jump, 100-meter sprint, and soccer.
Ovarian rupture can occur due to strenuous activity during menstruation, lifting heavy objects, abdominal compression, or impacts . This can lead to lower abdominal pain, which may even radiate throughout the abdomen.
This can lead to ovarian cysts . If a woman engages in strenuous exercise during her menstrual period, menstrual blood may flow backward from the uterine cavity into the pelvic cavity. Debris from the uterine lining carried by this blood may implant on the ovaries, forming cysts.
Of course, menstruation doesn't mean you can't exercise at all. Experts say that women without severe dysmenorrhea, excessive bleeding, or dysfunctional uterine bleeding can engage in some appropriate and moderate exercise during their period, which can actually benefit their health. Experts explain that moderate exercise during menstruation can promote blood circulation, especially improving blood circulation to the pelvic reproductive organs and reducing congestion. Furthermore, exercise also causes the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles to contract and relax, which is beneficial for menstrual flow and can alleviate menstrual discomfort. Therefore, moderate exercise can actually protect women's menstrual health.
What other precautions should be taken during menstruation?
First, nutrition is essential during menstruation. Menstrual blood loss requires replenishment of nutrients; secondly, avoid raw, cold, spicy, and other irritating foods, as excessively cold foods may cause blood clotting and trigger menstrual cramps.
Secondly, sexual intercourse should be avoided as much as possible during menstruation. During menstruation, the cervix is more open than usual, and the endometrium is shedding, making the uterus more vulnerable to bacteria and less able to withstand sexual activity. Sexual intercourse at this time may cause genital inflammation and even infertility.
Secondly, clothing should not be too restrictive during menstruation. Tight pants and similar garments can already negatively impact women's health, and this impact is exacerbated during menstruation. Tight pants compress local capillaries, hindering blood circulation, and combined with increased friction in the perineal area, can easily lead to perineal congestion and edema.
Editor's Note: It's good for parents to set a good example for their children, but this needs to be based on correct and healthy practices. Health is the most important thing in life. For women, menstrual care is especially crucial. Strenuous exercise or neglecting dietary habits can cause long-term adverse effects, particularly on reproductive health, and in severe cases, may lead to infertility.
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