What should you pay attention to and manage your diet after menarche?

　　A girl’s first menstrual period is called menarche. Most girls’ age at menarche is between 12 and 14 years old. Affected by genetic factors, geographical environment, climate factors, life and social environment, there are certain differences in the age of menarche among different races, people in different regions and different individuals. What should girls pay attention to after menarche?

　　First, pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene. During menstruation, you should keep your vulva clean and rinse it with clean warm water every day. Wash from front to back, not from back to front, to avoid bringing dirt or bacteria near the anus to the vaginal opening. Never take a sitz bath in the tub or swim. Sanitary napkins should be changed frequently as accumulated menstrual blood can irritate the vagina. skin Cause inflammation and infection. Always carry sanitary napkins with you when you go out during your menstrual period.

　　Second, pay attention to the balance between work and rest before and after menstruation, do not be too tired, and do not exercise strenuously. Be sure not to stay up late and maintain a regular schedule. If you encounter a physical education class or sports meeting during menstruation, it is best to ask for leave from the teacher and avoid excessively strenuous sports activities.

　　Third, eat in moderation and pay attention to self-management of diet during menstruation. During the menstrual period, due to the dissipation of menstrual blood, adequate nutrition is needed.； The diet should be light, mild and easy to digest. Cold causes blood to coagulate, easily causing Dysmenorrhea , as well as oligomenorrhoea or sudden interruption, etc. Do not overeat spicy, fragrant, dry and cold foods. Drink more boiled water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and keep your bowel movements smooth. Do not drink strong tea and coffee , eat less chocolate.

　　Fourth, do not use medicine indiscriminately. female Slight discomfort during menstruation will disappear after menstruation. Generally, no medication is needed to prevent interference with the normal process. If you encounter stomach ache Those who are unbearable or have excessive bleeding that does not stop for a long time should seek medical examination and treatment. Do not take random medicines by yourself.

　　Fifth, keep your mood comfortable and avoid excessive mental stimulation and mood swings. Menstruation in adolescence is easily affected by external environmental factors and self-emotions. Maintaining a good mood is very important for establishing regular menstrual cycles in the future.

　　What should I eat during menstruation?

　　Today's women do not have much time to take care of themselves during menstruation because they work and go to school. However, women will lose part of their blood during menstruation, and the main components of blood are plasma proteins and inorganic salts such as potassium, iron, calcium, and magnesium. Therefore, after menstruation, protein, minerals and other nutrients should be supplemented and some blood-tonifying drugs should be used.

　　Foods and traditional Chinese medicines that can be used to nourish and activate blood include black beans, spinach, longan meat, pork liver, duck blood, carp, angelica, donkey hide gelatin, rehmannia glutinosa, millipede, white peony root, polygonum multiflorum, wolfberry, etc.

　　In the past, the older generation had a concept that they should take good care of themselves during each menstrual period. Uterus The function of the ovaries will be helpful, and of course it will also help with the secretion of estrogen and the rejuvenation of organs.

　　Appropriate consumption of some health products also has a good effect on the maintenance of menstruation.

　　What should I pay attention to during menstruation?

　　1. Before menstruation, some people will experience edema in the lower abdomen or lower limbs. At this time, you can eat more red bean and coix seed soup, because red beans are rich in iron and have diuretic function, while coix seed has a diuretic effect. If you think it’s too troublesome to do it yourself, you can buy ready-made ones, or you can just eat eight-treasure porridge.

　　2. People who are prone to lower abdominal swelling should limit their salt intake.

　　3. Some women will have a great increase in appetite before menstruation. This is usually caused by the effect of hormones. There is no need to exercise excessive restraint. Taking some vitamin E can slightly improve this.

　　4. You can supplement B vitamins, especially vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc, which can alleviate discomfort before and during menstruation.

　　5. Losing weight during menstruation must also be scientific and effective. Don’t blindly lose weight by deliberately suppressing appetite, but through healthy The scientific approach to weight management. (Reference website: Family Doctor Online)