ᐉ Weakness during, before, and after menstruation: reasons for feeling unwell

Do's and don'ts during menstruation

Why "critical"?

A period lasting from 3 to 8 days - this is exactly how long menstruation should last on average without pathologies - is often referred to as such among women.
From what? Firstly, even the most accurate and predictable periods can significantly ruin plans or force them to be adjusted. And the usual way of life often changes too.

Secondly, for many representatives of the fair sex, hormones affect the psychological component. Yes, yes, we are talking about “that same” PMS - premenstrual syndrome. Some become irritable and nervous, and even aggression may occur in their behavior. Others, on the contrary, are characterized by tearfulness, increased sensitivity, touchiness, etc.

Thirdly, one should not discount the purely physiological factor:

a woman may experience severe pain in the lower abdomen caused by spasm of the smooth muscles of the uterus,
nausea appears
dizziness and other unpleasant manifestations of illness.

Physical activity

Nowadays, many girls and women make a choice in favor of an active lifestyle: they go to the gym, fitness, dancing, or prefer home workouts, jogging, swimming pool and other types of physical activity. What to do with all this during menstruation?

Let’s say right away: a complete abandonment of the usual life in terms of movement is not only not recommended, but even prohibited! Those who practice a regime close to bed, or a constantly sedentary position of the body, risk getting stagnant blood in the pelvic area. This can aggravate the pain and add a couple of days to the normal period of the cycle.

It is better, as everywhere else, to follow the rule of the golden mean - partially or completely refuse to go to the gym or workout on the first day of your period, and then avoid exercise with high intensity of movement on subsequent days. Our experts recommend choosing the most relaxing Pilates or yoga at this time.

What you definitely need to avoid is lifting weights (including not only sports, but also household ones, for example, rushing home with huge bags from the store, working hard in the garden, etc.) and swimming pool.

Hygiene procedures

Menstruation is a contraindication for bathing. During menstruation, the cervix opens slightly and is an excellent “gate” for the penetration of various infections and pathogens into its cavity, which can spread to the appendages and provoke a number of diseases.

Try to limit yourself to a shower, and the water should be warm, but not hot. This is due to the fact that high temperatures will lead to more active blood circulation, so bleeding may noticeably increase and last longer than usual. Actually, the bathhouse is contraindicated for precisely this reason.

Intimacy

This question worries a lot of people. Doctors' answers also vary. Doctors at our clinic recommend weighing the pros and cons and coming to a decision on your own. Medical professionals emphasize that there may not be any arguments against it if certain rules are followed.

On such days, it is advisable to avoid sexual intercourse without mechanical protection, which is achieved by using barrier contraceptives - condoms. The point is the same susceptibility of the cervix to various types of infections, which we have already discussed above. If on other days of the cycle it serves as a barrier for them, then during menstruation it may well become a kind of “pass”.
Avoid any type of sex and generally strong sexual arousal during menstruation if there is a threat of endometriosis (you can find out about this at an appointment with our gynecologist). This will only aggravate the development of a dangerous inflammatory process.
By the way, if you are a fan of unprotected sex in the first days of the cycle, considering them the safest from the point of view of pregnancy, we hasten to warn you: this is absolutely not true! Doctors at our clinic can give dozens of examples when fertilization occurred during menstruation.

What else?

To the main points that we drew attention to above, we consider it necessary to add the following:

the consumption of alcoholic beverages, spicy foods rich in spices is contraindicated;
reschedule tooth extraction, massages, cosmetic procedures associated with peeling, lifting, injections (for example, Botox), tattoos and permanent makeup - all these manipulations are associated with increased susceptibility of the nervous system (increased pain), hormonal activity (may a completely unexpected reaction to a familiar component of cosmetic products may occur) and a long period of rehabilitation;
change intimate hygiene products regularly, try not to use tampons unnecessarily.

Following these simple rules will allow you to avoid many health problems. If you still have questions related to the characteristics of your body, do not hesitate to ask our gynecologist, we will be happy to share our experience with you.

How to properly masturbate during your menstrual period

If a woman has an urgent need for self-satisfaction precisely during menstrual bleeding and there are no contraindications for this, then in this case the process should be carried out according to the following simple recommendations:

The menstrual cycle is caused by fairly heavy bleeding, therefore, masturbating in bed is not recommended for hygiene reasons. Thus, it is better to do this in the bathroom or above the toilet, or, as a last resort, you should cover the bed with a waterproof diaper so as not to get it dirty;
if you use protective equipment such as tampons, then during self-satisfaction the product must be removed from the vagina or the process itself must be postponed to another more convenient moment;
if you do not want to encounter any infectious process in the vagina, then it is better to refuse to use saliva and give preference exclusively to medical lubricant;
Is it possible to masturbate with special monthly devices? - Yes, you can, but you can also use your fingers for this purpose;
very often it is possible to achieve high bliss without any penetration into the woman’s vagina. In most cases, it is enough to simply carry out simple manipulations with the woman’s clitoris or labia.

Is it possible to have sex during menstruation?

Why do you want sex during your period? After all, these days are not at all intended for love pleasures. This is what most women think and they are partly right. Now we are not talking about the unsightly appearance of a menstruating woman. Menstruation is normal, don't be ashamed of it. The point is different - sex during menstruation harms intimate health. This is what gynecologists say, categorically not recommending vaginal sex during menstruation. Is it normal to feel aroused, why does this happen, and what to do if you really want sex and your period is in full swing? Let's try to figure it out together.

Self-help or how to deal with the condition

Before you begin to deal with such conditions, you should figure out why weakness constantly appears or intensifies during menstruation, and then goes away. If this interferes with a woman’s normal life, and even more so if she feels so bad these days that she cannot go to work, then you should definitely consult a doctor. Also, medical help should be sought if, along with general malaise, other symptoms are present, for example, pallor, shortness of breath, bleeding, etc.

If a woman is bothered by slight weakness and drowsiness during menstruation, she should slightly change her lifestyle, diet, and some habits, and a significant improvement will soon occur. Useful tips:

Sometimes the prescription of contraceptive hormones reduces the degree of manifestation of premenstrual syndrome, respectively, and the loss of strength will not manifest itself in the same way on the eve of and during menstruation.
Regular exercise and the use of relaxation techniques will help control the function of the cardiovascular system. If weakness is associated with pressure changes, then yoga, meditation, Pilates, even dancing can help you feel better.
You should also spend enough time in the fresh air, because hypoxia (oxygen deficiency) can cause weakness, lethargy and increased fatigue.
Performance largely depends on nutrition. The diet should contain sufficient amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables. If necessary, you can add courses of vitamins and microelements. A pattern has been identified between magnesium deficiency and fatigue, weakness, and irritability. Therefore, even doctors’ recommendations often include a course of taking medications of this microelement, for example, the drug “Magvit” and others. Also, on the eve of menstruation and during critical days, a woman has an increased need for vitamins B, C, A and E, and iron.
It has been noted that coffee, nicotine and alcohol can aggravate well-being if weakness is a manifestation of premenstrual syndrome. Therefore, you should limit your consumption on these days. And even with a decrease in blood pressure, it is better to replace coffee with green tea, which, in addition to caffeine, contains a large amount of antioxidants.
If the malaise is caused by a decrease in hemoglobin, then mandatory treatment will include long-term intake of iron. But the regimen is determined only by the attending physician.

Is it normal to get horny during your period?

Most of your friends can say that they don't feel like sex at all these days. Especially if menstruation is painful with severe PMS. Indeed, the desire for intimacy appears most often during ovulation - in the middle of the cycle. Then the hormone estradiol dominates in the woman’s body. She becomes more cheerful and open to communication with the opposite sex.

How does the female body work?

Since ancient times, women have known about the “dangerous” and “safe” days of the monthly cycle. Ladies continue to use this natural method of contraception today. However, not everyone succeeds. The result of incorrect calculations and assumptions is unplanned pregnancy, and as a result, numerous abortions. The standard pattern of the menstrual cycle in women of reproductive age looks like this:

The first day of menstruation means the end of the previous cycle and the beginning of the next. A new egg begins to be born in the body. On the hormonal background, estrogen predominates.
The development of the egg occurs within 11–14 days. The stage ends with the release of the egg from the follicle. This period is called “ovulation”. It lasts approximately 24 hours. Only under such conditions is fertilization possible. A woman can become pregnant in the middle of her cycle, only within 1–2 days. Ovulation occurs on days 12–16 of the menstrual cycle. Depending on its duration.
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After ovulation, the second phase of the monthly cycle begins, which lasts until the onset of menstruation. Significant changes occur in a woman’s body. A woman cannot become pregnant after ovulation.

At first glance, everything is simple to calculate. To avoid unwanted pregnancy, it is enough to calculate the day of ovulation in the middle of the cycle. And it’s certainly possible to cum during your period. Surprisingly, this is not the case!

Gynecologists' opinions on sex these days

Sex during menstruation is one of the most discussed topics for girls and women of any age. When conducting a consultation, gynecologists draw their attention to only one most important rule.

Vaginal sex during menstruation is strictly prohibited.

These days, the cervix is slightly open, the epithelium becomes very loose. Ascending pathways open for infection to enter. This can contribute to the occurrence of inflammatory processes in the uterus and the development of diseases such as endometriosis. And endometriosis can lead not only to infertility, but also to a disruption in the quality of life. The disease is accompanied by severe pain in the pelvis.

If you really want sex, but it’s impossible to wait a couple of days, then sex is, in principle, acceptable. But in general, if we are talking about a stable relationship in a married couple, when sex will not run away, then it is better to postpone it.

What about orgasms during menstruation? Orgasm is always accompanied by the release of happiness hormones, which have an analgesic effect. Therefore, having an orgasm during your period can reduce pain.

We remember! Vaginal sex - no, all other types of sex - yes.

Getting an orgasm through clitoral stimulation with your hands or sex toys can even be helpful. Of course, it is necessary to maintain hygiene, carefully keep your hands clean during this process and use lubricants. These days, natural lubrication is not produced, so additional products will be needed for a comfortable process.

Facts about masturbation that are interesting to know

Masturbation is a process of self-satisfaction that has a positive effect not only on a person’s health, but also on his mental state. Consequently, there is further a need to consider interesting facts that most directly relate to this process:

masturbation with menstruation is a process that is aimed not only at self-satisfaction, but also at significantly reducing pain during menstrual bleeding. This is due to the fact that in the process of satisfaction, the hormone of happiness is produced, which most directly affects the reduction of pain sensitivity during menstruation;
if a woman uses saliva instead of using a special medical lubricant, this can provoke the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, and as a result, disruption of the normal microflora of the vagina;
not only the fair sex, but also squirrels, walruses and some varieties of monkey breeds satisfy themselves;
when a woman begins to talk or think about masturbation, it not only helps to distract herself and relieve stress, but also has a positive effect on the woman’s overall health;
if a woman is interested in sports, then she can enjoy it not only during masturbation, but also when in contact with a variety of sports equipment or devices;
in some cases, the most sensitive women may simply fantasize in order to achieve a high orgasm. At the same time, without even resorting to bodily caresses and self-satisfaction;
if a woman engages in masturbation, then she becomes more relaxed, can indulge in various fantasies in bed with a partner, and also discover many new sensations and emotions.

Let's talk about prejudices

Society's attitude towards female sexuality is twofold, and even more so towards menstruation. A woman’s desire to have sex is sometimes placed lower than a man’s desire and is rudely ridiculed. And menstruation is considered completely unclean and shameful. Even blood in sanitary pad advertisements is drawn blue, not red.

The power of prejudice makes a woman ashamed of her physiology and desire for sex. And even if a beloved man offers to caress and satisfy her, citing the fact that menstruation does not scare him, the girl will most likely refuse. On the other hand, she is afraid to refuse a man because he might be offended.

All prejudices lose their meaning if the couple is in a harmonious relationship. You can always find a compromise.

If you really want sex, but the end of your period is still far away, try the following:

Offer to engage in mutual petting - on critical days, this type of sex is most convenient;
Go into the shower together, wash your hands and genitals thoroughly, you can also make love there;
If sex is more comfortable in bed, do not forget to lay out a dark towel, take lubricant and wet wipes with you;
Create twilight in the room, light candles and incense, so you can not worry about your unsightly appearance;
If during mutual caresses you decide to have vaginal sex, protect your health with condoms;
Make only gentle movements so as not to injure the uterus;
After sex, don't forget to visit the bathroom again.

If you categorically do not want your loved one to see your blood, but you really want sex, you can always caress yourself. Masturbation during your period is a great way to relieve sexual tension. Don't be ashamed of your body, love yourself and respect your sexuality.

Necessity of diet

The process in which pain is felt in the lower abdomen during menstruation is called dysmenorrhea. And it can be avoided if you eat healthy foods on such days.

Proper nutrition during menstruation can cope with some problems:

Don't let me get better.
Reduce the amount of blood released.
Relieve pain syndrome.

The diet during menstruation is compiled taking into account the individual body’s tolerance of the selected products. After all, the diet should provide a woman with all the necessary nutrients without causing harm.

To relieve pain

The factors that cause pain during monthly bleeding vary from woman to woman. That is why be sure to consult at the antenatal clinic what you should do about this problem. It is impossible to independently determine the cause of pain, which means you cannot self-medicate.

During menstruation, pain can be caused by:

Muscle contraction (the intensity of contractions affects the strength of pain).
Hormonal imbalance.
Nervous overstrain.
Diseases of the genital organs that are becoming worse at this time.

But whatever the reason, you can calm the pain even by simply eating healthy foods.

Women sometimes find it difficult to change their diet, especially if they have a busy day. Often it is not possible to go shopping for special products and cook for yourself separately, and this is not necessary. Diet during menstruation involves controlling the amount of food consumed. The pain will not be severe if you increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. These are natural antioxidants containing large amounts of magnesium and calcium. Preference is given to:

Magnesium in products perfectly relieves muscle tension. All legumes, nuts, and grains are rich in the element. The menu includes:

It is worth remembering that such food causes bloating, so you need to eat it little by little and no later than 3 hours before bedtime.

Fatty acids contained in fish and seafood help reduce pain. Especially useful:

Omega-3 fatty acids contained in these types of fish alleviate pain caused by prostaglandin substances during menstruation. Flaxseed oil has a similar effect.

You can drink decoctions of chamomile, yarrow, tansy, and mint. They are famous for their analgesic and calming effect.

To reduce blood volume

The amount of blood released during menstruation depends on many factors. A diet during menstruation aimed at increasing the level of iron in the blood will reduce the amount of discharge.

Of course, it is not recommended to make decisions on your own to reduce blood loss. It is better to consult a doctor. If the gynecologist does not find any pathologies, then fasting days can be arranged on the second or third day. Products are removed from the table:

Drinking plenty of fluids, especially herbal decoctions, will also help. You can brew nettles or shepherd's purse. And raspberry or mint leaves can be brewed in a teapot along with regular tea leaves. Drink like regular tea.

The menu is compiled with the introduction of products:

Apples.
Sea kale.
Shellfish.
Grechi.
Cocoa.
Pumpkin seeds.

Fruits (peaches, lemons, oranges) and vegetables (red peppers, cucumbers) contribute to better absorption of iron. In addition, dishes should be generously sprinkled with herbs (parsley, dill).

During menstruation and before it you want sex: reasons

Hormonal changes that occur in the female body during certain phases of menstruation can have different manifestations in the fairer sex. One of them is considered to be a noticeable increase in libido, a feeling of sexual desire that overcomes a woman, often turning into an obsession. If you have a regular sexual partner, then problems, as a rule, do not arise. Otherwise, such a sign of changes in hormonal levels leads to undesirable consequences. Accordingly, it is necessary to understand why you want sex during your period and whether it is possible to fight it.

What precautions should you take when masturbating during menstruation?

In order for masturbation during menstruation to bring you a lot of pleasure and not harm your health, you should definitely follow the following precautions:

You should refrain from sudden movements, which can cause intense bleeding;
Actions must be performed very carefully and slowly;
masturbation should be limited in frequency, since frequent self-satisfaction is also not recommended;
it is necessary to use a special medical lubricant, since saliva disrupts the normal microflora of the vagina;
You should not strive to constantly replace regular sex with masturbation, as this may provoke the woman to develop a certain aversion to ordinary standard sexual relations with a partner.

Based on all that has been said, we can conclude that masturbation during menstruation is a normal process that has practically no contraindications. On the contrary, when engaging in self-satisfaction, a woman’s mood improves, more happiness hormones are produced, and pain during menstruation is also significantly reduced. Therefore, masturbation during menstruation is a normal process that is not contraindicated, but is recommended by doctors to maintain the normal state of a woman’s sexual health.

The nature of libido in women

Sexual behavior is determined by hormonal changes in the body during the menstrual cycle, associated with physiological changes designed to prepare the female body for pregnancy. The main hormones responsible for increased sexual desire and increased libido before menstruation are progesterone and testosterone.

Both men and women contain both male and female sex hormones in their bodies. Their ratio regulates the expression of secondary sexual characteristics. Oddly enough, the male hormone testosterone is responsible for the desire for sex.

Progesterone regulates libido during ovulation and the luteinizing phase. Ovulation involves the release of an egg from the ovary into the woman’s abdominal cavity, the movement of the gamete into the fallopian tube, where it can be fertilized by sperm.

Briefly about the physiology of women

During the menstrual cycle, hormonal levels are constantly changing. The level of estrogen and progesterone, the main factors affecting the reproductive system, either increases or decreases. The change in hormone levels occurs, as nature intended, not synchronously. But sometimes hormonal surges and surges are so sudden that the body's systems cannot adapt and respond appropriately. Therefore, there arise:

abdominal pain, sometimes cramping, associated with contractile activity of the uterus;
copious bleeding, increasing due to dilation of blood vessels, decreased elasticity of their walls, and decreased blood viscosity;
nervous overstrain due to the increased work of all body systems, which causes an irresistible desire to eat a lot, without much consideration of whether it is healthy or not;
digestive disorders, expressed in the absence of stool or, conversely, in its excessive softness and rapidity;
weight gain, bloating, swelling.

To avoid such symptoms, you need to limit the range of products or add something to it that will help cope with the situation.

Physiology and psychology of change

In addition to the hormonal aspect, one of the reasons for increased arousal during menstruation is physiological changes in the reproductive organs of the female body. So, on critical days, the vagina is supplied with blood better and more abundantly than in other phases of the menstrual cycle. This leads to swelling of the wall of the organ, which enhances the sensations of sexual intercourse.

Temporary contraction of the muscles of the uterus and vagina, and then their relaxation help relieve the pain syndrome that often accompanies menstrual periods. This is a psychophysiological factor, which may also be the reason why you want sex during your period. Sexual contact often shortens the duration of menstruation.

A purely psychological aspect is the fact that during intimacy there is a sharp jump in endorphins, happiness hormones that improve mood and favorably affect the overall quality of life and perception of reality.

Dangerous and safe days of the menstrual cycle

To determine when you can cum, you should take into account not only the characteristics of the female body, but also the male one. Each man's sperm differs in activity and viability. On average, after entering a woman’s genitals, they live for 3 days. However, strong sperm are able to maintain their ability to fertilize for 7 days. This means that, being in the woman’s genitals before ovulation, they are guaranteed to fertilize the egg after it leaves the follicle. There are several ways to calculate favorable days for fertilization. But they always start from the moment of ovulation and the duration of the cycle. If the release of the egg occurs on the 12th day of the cycle, then dangerous days begin already on the 5th day, immediately after menstruation. Plus 3 days of ovulation. Taking into account the fact that it can last for 36 hours. Here the question arises, what if ovulation occurs on day 10 for some reason? It turns out that you can also get pregnant on your menstrual days. And you can’t cum during menstruation.

Sex during your period

Not every person finds sexual intercourse during menstruation acceptable. Moreover, refusal of intimacy can come from both the man and the woman.

A lot depends on the nature of the bleeding, its abundance and duration, as well as on how the fairer sex tolerates the period in question.

Thus, during menstruation, pain can develop in the groin area of the abdomen, and any sexual activity increases the discomfort.

There is also no consensus among experts. Although there are no obvious contraindications, many gynecologists do not recommend having intimate relations during menstruation. This is due to the fact that:

During menstruation, the uterine mucosa, which is a barrier between the internal and external environment, is damaged for physiological reasons. It becomes an entry point for infection. Accordingly, the risk of infection during menstruation is slightly higher than on other days.
There is a risk of endometrial particles being thrown into the upper parts of the cervix, since it is open during menstruation. That is, sex during menstruation is one of the factors in the occurrence of endometriosis.
Microtraumas may occur during harsh sexual contact.
The likelihood of conception, although minimal, is also present during menstruation.
Due to the flow of blood to the pelvic organs, a mechanical effect on the wall of the rectum is possible. Therefore, sex can trigger an attack of diarrhea.

All this, of course, can be avoided by using condoms, controlling the intensity of sexual intercourse, and also choosing appropriate positions. There is also an opinion that sex during menstruation prolongs a woman’s youth, preventing the functions of the ovaries from fading away prematurely.

What do experts think about this?

If a woman masturbates during her period, then, as is known, during this period the process of self-satisfaction can significantly reduce pain, increase emotional mood, and also quite effectively eliminate bad mood. Therefore, this process can be called not only harmless, but also one that can bring a lot of pleasure and have a positive impact on a woman’s health in general.

Also, many experts are inclined to believe that during menstruation, masturbation becomes more enjoyable, and also quite effectively eliminates stress attacks and significantly eliminates depression. As for the peak of bliss, during this period it is achieved much faster than in the month when menstruation does not begin.

However, the question of whether it is possible to masturbate during menstruation does not always have a positive answer, since there are still some contraindications:

bleeding, which is characterized by significant blood loss;
very strong pain or tingling sensations in the ovarian area;
antispasmodic attacks, which are particularly intense;
very weakened general condition;
very severe discomfort that can be observed before or throughout the menstrual period.

Disadvantages of sex during menstruation

The question of whether it is possible to make love and how safe it is during menstruation must be approached individually. Every woman experiences her period differently. For some, sex at this time will be acceptable and useful, for others, on the contrary, it may cause a deterioration in their general condition.

The main disadvantages, of course, include the aesthetic aspect. Not every person - both men and women - wants to engage in such unhygienic sexual intercourse. Many people are afraid of the risk of bleeding from the vagina, the very sight of blood, the possibility of staining bedding, and simply unpleasant sensations.

However, if the partner does not mind, intimacy can even be useful. Traditional, no-frills vaginal sex can improve a woman’s overall condition and give her pleasure. Moreover, some studies have proven that representatives of the fairer sex more often achieve orgasm if they make love during menstruation.

The main caution is to remember to use contraception, especially condoms. During the period under review, the mucous membrane is injured, therefore, there is a high risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections.

How to deal with taste cravings during your period

Let us immediately note that not all women suffer from uncontrollable appetite and various taste preferences on the eve of menstruation and during it, although there are quite a few of them. This is due to the individual characteristics of each organism. After all, the duration of the cycle, critical days and painful sensations are also different for everyone.

Therefore, to adjust her diet, every woman must find her own optimal way. We recommend that those who cannot do without sweets introduce into their diet the day before as many products as possible, which contain natural sugar, as well as many different vitamins and beneficial elements. For example, cakes and sweets can be replaced with dried fruits, fruits, nuts, and natural yoghurts.

During menstruation and before it you want sex: reasons

Reasons for appearance

Slight weakness and malaise may be normal for a healthy woman on the eve of and during menstruation. But the condition is not always associated with increased stress and psycho-emotional stress. This is especially true for the female body. Changes in hormonal levels can be so pronounced that it confuses the fair sex. But you shouldn’t attribute your condition to this alone. Often, weakness during menstruation may indicate serious illness.

Premenstrual syndrome

Its severity ranges from mild malaise to complete asthenia for several days. Weakness in this condition is part of a complex of symptoms. Along with it, lethargy, headache, nausea or even vomiting, pain in the mammary glands and lower abdomen, irritability, tearfulness, nervous excitability and others appear. Rarely does one woman experience everything at once.

Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, including weakness, are largely dependent on lifestyle. Insufficient physical activity, poor or excessive nutrition, deficiency of vitamins and microelements in food (especially magnesium, C, A, E), nicotine and alcohol abuse lead to a more vivid clinical picture.

Depressive state

Changes in hormone levels throughout the cycle often lead to depression on the eve of and during menstruation. At the same time, sometimes a woman perceives this as weakness: she doesn’t want to do anything, she lacks emotional and physical strength. Gradually the condition passes, and by the middle of the cycle she feels well.

Decreased hemoglobin levels

Changes in blood counts are one of the serious reasons why a woman may feel tired and lack of strength. Many people do not even suspect that gynecological pathology sometimes leads to a decrease in hemoglobin levels in the blood. But it cannot be otherwise, because during menstruation a woman normally loses up to 150 ml of blood, and with pathology the figures vary greatly. Large monthly blood loss exhausts all the resources and reserves of the body, and it does not have time to recover. As a result, anemia occurs, sometimes severely, and this requires a blood transfusion.

The following conditions may be the causes of monthly large blood loss:

Malignant ovarian tumors do not lead to bleeding, but there is a sharp decrease in hemoglobin. And hence the general poor health.

In such situations, weakness will be combined with lethargy, increased fatigue, shortness of breath appears even during normal physical activity, the heart rate increases, blood pressure drops, the skin is pale, and there are some other signs.

Often, when the hemoglobin level decreases, a woman notices the appearance of a metallic taste in the mouth and a change in taste preferences.

Pregnancy

If weakness and nausea appear during menstruation, but the woman notes that the discharge is much less than usual, and it is even spotting, pregnancy cannot be ruled out. In this case, menstruation may come on time or with a slight delay. In fact, these are the threat of interruption, not critical days. Therefore, if a girl notices any other signs of pregnancy against the background of increased fatigue, she should do a test or determine the level of hCG in the blood, which is more informative.

Vegetative-vascular dystonia

Changes in pressure, often called VSD, are more susceptible to women of slight build, who are normally characterized by low blood pressure. On the eve of menstruation and especially during it, girls often notice weakness, which is associated with several reasons:

loss of blood - fluid volume,
fluctuations in hormonal levels with a predominance of the gestagenic component, which in itself reduces blood pressure.

Gradually the woman recovers, and the weakness disappears. It is possible to establish that such conditions are associated specifically with pressure drops by monitoring it throughout the entire cycle.

Other pathology

Often weakness can be present throughout a woman's life, but worsens during menstruation. Or the girl simply times it specifically for her critical days. Weakness and fatigue appear with many chronic diseases. As a rule, it occurs as a result of intoxication of the body with waste products of pathogenic microorganisms or its own cells. The most pronounced weakness is caused by tuberculosis, HIV, cancer of the blood and other organs.

Physiology and psychology of change

What does the public think about this issue?

Not all people believe that sexual self-gratification during menstrual bleeding is normal. Some people consider this completely abnormal, since during this period even nature itself provides for a certain abstinence from sexual intercourse. However, as we have already figured out, there is nothing terrible and even more shameful in this satisfaction, since masturbation is a normal biological process of human self-satisfaction.

As for sexual intercourse during menstruation, this is also considered normal, since sometimes there are situations when waiting is simply impossible, since, for example, a date falls precisely during this period of time and menstruation in this case is not an obstacle.

If the situation is different and the partners have time to wait out their period, then in this case they can experiment and have sexual intercourse during this period of time, since the hormonal surge sets them up for experiments, sometimes even the most unpredictable ones.

As for doctors, they are also divided in their opinions; some believe that there is nothing wrong with masturbation and sexual intercourse during menstruation, while others consider it unhygienic and generally unacceptable.

Sex during your period

Not every person finds sexual intercourse during menstruation acceptable. Moreover, refusal of intimacy can come from both the man and the woman.

A lot depends on the nature of the bleeding, its abundance and duration, as well as on how the fairer sex tolerates the period in question.

Thus, during menstruation, pain can develop in the groin area of the abdomen, and any sexual activity increases the discomfort.

During menstruation, the uterine mucosa, which is a barrier between the internal and external environment, is damaged for physiological reasons. It becomes an entry point for infection. Accordingly, the risk of infection during menstruation is slightly higher than on other days.
There is a risk of endometrial particles being thrown into the upper parts of the cervix, since it is open during menstruation. That is, sex during menstruation is one of the factors in the occurrence of endometriosis.
Microtraumas may occur during harsh sexual contact.
The likelihood of conception, although minimal, is also present during menstruation.
Due to the flow of blood to the pelvic organs, a mechanical effect on the wall of the rectum is possible. Therefore, sex can trigger an attack of diarrhea.

Menstrual cycle: secrets of the female body

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Disadvantages of sex during menstruation

Which products should you prefer?

In order to reduce stress on the body during critical days, it is necessary to provide it with proper nutrition, which will allow it to promptly replenish the lack of nutrients.

And so, every woman’s diet on the eve of her period should include legumes, since they contain a lot of fiber. And it helps remove excess moisture from the body. In addition, bean products contain sufficient quantities of B vitamins, which reduce cramps during menstruation and improve well-being.

Everyone knows about the benefits of vegetables and herbs. Thanks to these products, blood clotting increases, which reduces the amount of bleeding. In addition, irritability decreases.

Eat more salmon fish, nuts, and flax seeds. They contain omega 3 fatty acids, which help alleviate pain symptoms during menstruation.

Herbal teas are useful. Chamomile relieves muscle spasms, relieves irritability, and ginger helps get rid of nausea and bloating.

It is also useful to drink large quantities of clean, still water.

But we advise you to completely avoid foods such as coffee, cheese, sausages, canned and semi-finished products, fried foods, and sugar during your period.

During menstruation, many women feel unwell. Sometimes the pain is so severe that you have to take painkillers. As a result of the deterioration of the general condition of the body, irritability increases, interest in life disappears to some extent, and sleep is disturbed. Sometimes, when there is a lack of magnesium in the body, convulsions of individual parts of the body begin.

But the most offensive thing is that not only the girl suffers morally and physically during this period - those around her also suffer from her bad character.