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During mensuration a lot of changes and that from the body comes outside. We can consider menstruation as a cleaning process for the women’s body.
There are many safety measures and hack Which a woman can add up to get relief of period pain. They are like:-
Use a heating pad on your lower abdomen or lower back
Take a warm bath
Place a hot water bottle on lower abdomen or lower back
Massage your abdomen
Ask your doctor about using an over-the-counter pain reliever or anti-inflammatory drug
Do an easy exercise like yoga, walking, or swimming to help increase blood flow
During periods time, a woman is required to change the pad in up to 3 to 4 hours every time they keep the pubic area clean and maintain hygiene. Vaginal odor smelling slightly tangy or even sweet is completely normal and a part of your body’s routine. Vaginas are their own self-cleaning systems and work hard to keep a delicate, slightly acidic balance throughout your period, The balance is aided by small bacteria called lactobacilli and even light vaginal odors resembling bread or beer can be normal as they too contain this helpful bacterium.
There are many other points which a woman should remember. Those are: –
1- Make water your good friend :- It might seem odd that you need to drink more water when you’re feeling the most bloated, puffy and full, but the more water you drink, the better. There’s no specific recommendation of how much water each unique person should drink but a common guideline is to drink eight to ten 8-ounce glasses of water throughout the day. If you’re on-the-go, be sure to carry a water bottle with you and try to fill it up several times throughout the day.
2:-Eat Healthy Foods: If you’re looking for what kind of food to eat on your period, then try reaching for healthier snacks like fruits and veggies or other low sodium foods that won’t make you balloon. Avoid eating processed foods and too much salt, your belly will thank you later. Processed foods can contain high amounts of salt and contribute to increased bloating, no thank you! Other safe bets for healthy eating are proteins like fish and chicken and healthy fats, like nuts and avocados. If you want (need) a little something sweet, consider dark chocolate – it’s a good source of magnesium, which can help regulate serotonin and elevate your mood.
3-Get in some exercise: Yes, this is probably the last thing you want to do. We get it. But, light exercise during your period can help increase your blood flow which can help alleviate period symptoms like bloating.
These hygienic habit and precaution a woman should take care during her period time.