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Every year 28 May is celebrated as Menstrual Cleanliness Day. Menstruation is a natural process in women’s lives in which the layer of uterus is left, due to which there is monthly bleeding in women. To maintain good health of women, it is the demand of time to remove misconceptions and increase awareness about menstruation. Dr. Madhulika Singh, Senior Maternity and Gynecologist at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Pune More information is given about this.
Misconception – Not coming to menstruation means that the woman is pregnant.
reality: This statement is a lie. Delay or omission in menstruation does not mean that you are pregnant. Hormonal imbalances such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), overweight, poor diet, disease and stress can cause irregular menstruation. Therefore, it is necessary to consult an expert to find out the root cause of not having menstruation.
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Myth: Women should not exercise during menstruation
reality: Till date there is no concrete evidence that proves that exercise during menstruation can cause damage to your physical health. Exercise is good for a healthy body and mind and helps in reducing menstrual pain and relieving stress.
Regular physical activity, such as walking, does not pose a threat during menstruation. Conversely, some yoga asanas can help you feel better during menstruation. However, do not put too much emphasis while exercising. It is important to talk to an expert to know which exercises can be done safely during menstruation. Women, do not exercise any exercise on their own. It would be appropriate to exercise under the guidance of a fitness trainer.
Myth: Women should not wash their hair during menstruation.
reality: Women should not compromise their cleanliness during menstruation. Till date no such evidence has been found that women cannot wash or bathe during menstruation. Bathing with hot water reduces pain and provides relief. Therefore, do not believe any such misconception.
Misconception: Menstruation is an unhealthy (dirty) process
reality: Menstruation is a natural process and this does not make the woman unholy or impure. The perception that menstruation is dirty, is wrong. Menstrual, in case of pregnancy, is the natural way of the body to remove the uterus layer. It is a healthy, common biological process that every woman experiences. There is nothing dirty, impure or embarrassing in this. It is a sign of good breeding health. Women, it is important that they be aware of it and do not be embarrassed.
Myth: Women should avoid foods like curd, tamarind and pickle during menstruation.
reality: There is no evidence or study that suggests that eating curd or pickle during menstruation stops bleeding and women should not eat them.
Myth: Touching food by women during menstruation makes it spoil
reality: During menstruation, women are not allowed to enter the kitchen, and it is believed that if women touches food during menstruation, it deteriorates. However, it is very wrong and a great misconception that should be overcome in time.