New Health Experts Q&A Women’s Health Menstrual Health

Can women wash their hair during menstruation?

Asked by:Selkie

Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 11:49 PM

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  • Bell Bell

    Mar 31, 2026

      Menstrual cramps are female Normal physiological function can convert waste products in the body into blood through the narrow Uterus Expelled from the body through the mouth; But if there is a blood clot in the uterus and blocks the outlet, a so-called physiological condition occurs. Dysmenorrhea

      In order to prevent the occurrence of menstrual cramps or irregular menstruation, people of the older generation will tell you that it is strictly forbidden to wash your hair during menstruation, do not drink cold drinks, eat more food that promotes metabolism, do not lift heavy objects, do not stay up late, do not do strenuous exercise, etc. in the week before the menstrual period, so as to prevent blood clots.

      In fact, there is no relevant conclusion in Western medicine that you should not wash your hair during menstruation, or that washing your hair will cause "head wind".

      However, because when a woman has menstruation, her pelvic cavity is in a state of congestion, relatively less blood flows to other parts of the body, and naturally less blood flows to the head.; If the scalp encounters cold water at this time, the blood vessels on the scalp will constrict, which will make the blood less and less smooth, leading to poor blood circulation.

      Therefore, you should pay special attention to keeping your body warm and avoid washing your hair with cold water. If you really need to wash your hair, you should dry it with a hair dryer immediately after washing to avoid being exposed to wind and cold.

      In short, whether you believe it or not, don’t wash your hair with cold water, for healthy , it’s better to be careful!