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

Can I take anti-inflammatory drugs during menstruation?

Asked by:Lake

Asked on:Apr 01, 2026 03:51 AM

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  • Frigg Frigg

    Apr 01, 2026

      female The menstrual period is when the body’s resistance and immunity are at their lowest, so it is easy to get infected during this period. Many women use some anti-inflammatory drugs to control infection. So can I take anti-inflammatory drugs during menstruation? Taking medicine during menstruation is very bad for the body, so it is best not to take medicine unless it is absolutely necessary.

      Under normal circumstances, any medicine taken by female friends during menstruation is not good for the body and will have adverse effects on the body. Unless you are sick during menstruation and have to take it, it is generally best to get an injection. If you can, it is best not to take it. Generally, the medicines recommended by people in pharmacies are not accurate. It is best to go to the local regular medicine yourself. Hospital try to find Gynecology Let the doctor take a look.

      Precautions during menstruation:

      1. Change sanitary napkins frequently during menstruation. Especially in the humid summer, it is easy for bacteria to breed. Female friends must keep sanitary napkins properly to avoid getting damp or contaminated, and avoid vaginal medication and sitz baths. Avoid using bath liquid to clean the vagina when taking a bath, or wash the vagina repeatedly with warm water.

      2. Pay attention to personal hygiene and keep the vulva clean and dry; wash and change underwear frequently, do not share bath towels or bathtubs with others, and try to wear pure cotton underwear. If gynecological inflammation occurs, bath towels, underwear, etc. used during the illness should be boiled and disinfected. Sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment, or condoms should be used to prevent cross-infection.

      3. Excessive mood swings and tension can cause central nervous system nerve Functional imbalance between the system and the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, causing the secretion of gonadal hormones to be affected. Irregular menstruation , at the same time, heavy physical labor and strenuous exercise should be avoided during menstruation, because excessive fatigue can cause excessive pelvic congestion, causing Menorrhagia , prolonged menstruation and stomach ache , backache, etc.