Can I take medicine during menstruation | Can I take medicine during menstruation?

　　During menstruation, or even before menstruation, you should pay attention to some medication contraindications:

　　◆ treat Gynecology āinfectious disease Topical medications: lotions, vaginal tablets, pills, suppositories, capsules, etc. used to treat vaginal trichomonas or fungal infections should be suspended. because of menstrual period Uterus The mucous membrane is congested and the cervix is ​​open, which can easily lead to bacterial infection.

　　◆ Hormone drugs: synthesis and metabolic balance of human hormones and female It is related to the menstrual cycle. Therefore, hormone drugs cannot be used during menstruation to avoid losing balance. For example, androgens can cause menstrual disorders and inhibit ovulation. ； Progesterone can cause breast distended pain or irregular vaginal bleeding； Oral contraceptives can cause breast tenderness ； Adrenocortical hormones can cause amenorrhea or bloating.

　　◆ Thyroid preparations: may cause menstrual disorders and symptoms such as heat intolerance, sweating, arrhythmia, and weight loss.

　　◆ Diet pills: Diet pills contain ingredients that suppress appetite. If used during the menstrual period, they may cause menstrual disorders, changes in sexual desire, polyuria or difficulty urinating, or anxiety, palpitations, mental stress, etc.

　　◆ Laxatives: Volumetric laxatives in laxatives, such as magnesium sulfate, can irritate the intestinal wall and cause pelvic congestion, so they should be banned during menstruation. Other drugs such as gastrointestinal motility drugs should also be used with caution or should be avoided.

　　◆ Anticoagulant drugs: In order to prevent increased uterine bleeding, anticoagulant drugs, such as coumarin and certain traditional Chinese medicine thrombolytic preparations, should be avoided during menstruation.

　　◆ Hemostatic drugs: These drugs can reduce the permeability of capillaries and promote capillary contraction, which may cause irregular menstruation. In addition, Chinese medicines or Chinese patent medicines with strong hemostatic effects should be used with caution.