During menstruation, women lose their "freedom." They can't engage in strenuous exercise, can't eat whatever they want, and can't even wash their hair! It's like being under the strict control of a gynecologist; they can't do anything and have to be extremely careful about everything. Many women don't like their periods because their arrival brings them pain. Besides the loss of "freedom," there's also physical "torture," such as menstrual cramps, headaches, nausea, and loss of appetite.
We can understand avoiding strenuous exercise and cold, spicy, and raw foods, but does it really mean you can't even wash your hair when you're on your period?
Things are different now; washing your hair is no big deal!
Does washing your hair during your period really worsen menstrual cramps?
As girls grow up, they are often taught "experiences" by their elders. The most common one is that grandmothers and mothers-in-law will earnestly advise younger women not to wash their hair during their period. Their experience tells them that women's bodies are not as healthy as usual during menstruation, and they are more susceptible to catching a cold, so they should not wash their hair.
According to legend, washing your hair during menstruation can lead to hair loss and may also cause or worsen menstrual cramps.
Don't dismiss this as mere superstition. Immunity is lower during menstruation, and in more primitive times, it was difficult to dry hair immediately after washing, making one susceptible to catching a cold. The tradition of not washing hair during postpartum confinement stems from the same reason.
With the development of society, as long as you don't "act recklessly," you will basically not have the problem of catching a cold.
What precautions should be taken when washing your hair during menstruation?
Modern medical research also tells us that improper hair washing during menstruation can indeed cause considerable harm to women.
During menstruation, a woman's blood circulation deteriorates. Washing your hair during menstruation can cause blood to concentrate in the head, while blood circulation to the uterus becomes sluggish. This can easily lead to symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and reduced menstrual flow.
So why does washing your hair during menstruation worsen menstrual cramps? Because when you wash your hair, the pores at the hair roots open, making you more susceptible to cold and wind, which can easily cause a cold, especially if you wash your hair at night, as this can easily trigger headaches. If you must wash your hair during your period, it's best to do so around midday, and don't wash it for too long. After washing, dry your hair immediately with a hairdryer.
In addition, medical experts advise women not to wash their hair before bed. Sleeping with wet hair can lower the body's metabolism and immunity. Women should definitely follow this advice for their own health.
