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Lazy to move, drink a lot of coffee, lack of sleep, bad habits during menstruation

DDHK.ORG - There are still many women who do bad habits during menstruation. In fact, these habits can cause new problems.

Usually, women believe this habit can melt the disturbed mood during menstruation. However, if you want your period to feel comfortable, you need to avoid the following habits.

First, rarely change sanitary napkins. Wearing the same pads for too long can trigger the growth of bacteria in the intimate area. Citing various sources, in certain cases, bacteria in sanitary napkins can cause TSS (toxic shock syndrome), which is an infection that can be life threatening. Not often changing pads will also cause unpleasant odors in the female area. Therefore, it is recommended that you change your pads every 3-4 hours.

Second, do not pay attention to the menstrual cycle. Tracking menstrual periods, blood volume, and pain levels can make it easier for you to provide information when consulting with your doctor.

Third, drinking too much coffee. Citing Glamor, as many as 78 percent of women admit that caffeine is the biggest problem during menstruation. One study found that drinking one or more cups of caffeinated beverages per day increased the risk of PMS by 30 percent.

Fourth, hands are not clean. It is important to maintain hand hygiene to protect the vagina from all the bacteria encountered throughout the day. Keep washing your hands with antiseptic soap properly even if your hands look clean. In addition to eliminating the smell of blood, antiseptic soap can also get rid of bacteria and germs that may remain after changing pads.

Fifth, smoking. Cigarettes or tobacco are among the three factors that have the most negative impact on menstruation. Heavy smokers often experience the most severe menstrual cramps and symptoms.

Sixth, lazy to move. Many women experience stomach cramps that are quite disturbing during menstruation or PMS. This makes women less active and lazy to move. In fact, physical activity can reduce stomach cramps by increasing blood flow and reducing stress. So, sitting at your desk all day can only make menstrual cramps worse.

Seventh, drink alcohol. Consuming alcoholic beverages right before your period can also worsen symptoms, especially cramps. Alcoholic beverages can dehydrate you and deplete magnesium levels. It can also cause headaches, mood swings, and breast tenderness.

Eighth, lack of sleep. Lack of sleep is said to make menstrual periods longer and irregular. Lack of sleep will also make hormone levels become imbalanced and even damage the mood during menstruation.

Ninth, comply with stress. Stress has many effects on health, including the menstrual cycle. Stress can make cramps more uncomfortable. You are recommended to do exercise, meditation, or anything that can reduce stress during menstruation. [Source: CNN Indonesia] [DDHKNews]

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