Improper sleeping posture aggravates discomfort during menstruation

　　Sleep is very important for women, especially during those days. Poor sleep during menstruation will make you worse in mood, less able to withstand stress, and look more haggard. There are many reasons for the decline in sleep quality during menstruation, and improper sleeping position is one of the most harmful "murderers"! In order to reduce the chance of menstrual blood leakage and physical discomfort at night, many female People often adopt incorrect sleeping positions such as curling up or lying prone during menstruation. However, these improper sleeping positions will actually aggravate menstrual discomfort and even bury women’s disease hidden dangers.

　　Improper sleeping position 1: prone

　　In order to prevent side leakage and rear leakage, some women simply sleep on their stomach. However, this sleeping position puts extra pressure on joints and muscles and can also stimulate the corresponding nerve . When I wake up, I have a headache, stomach ache Menstrual symptoms such as back pain and backache will worsen.

　　Improper sleeping position 2: curled up

　　Many women will feel abnormal back pain during menstruation. In addition to fatigue, mental stress and other reasons, curled up sleeping position may also be an important cause of back pain. In order to relieve abdominal discomfort, many women curl up during menstruation. fetus sleeping position. But in fact, this sleeping position can cause damage to the lumbar and cervical spine, cause muscle tension, and aggravate the symptoms of waist and abdominal pain during menstruation. In addition, sleeping in a curled-up position may lead to poor blood circulation, which is not conducive to the smooth discharge of menstrual blood.

　　Recommended sleeping position: Sleeping on right side

　　Lying on the right side is conducive to smooth blood circulation, normal operation of various organs of the body, sufficient blood supply and the outflow of menstrual blood. Therefore, sleeping on the right side is the best sleeping position for women during menstruation.

　　It is not difficult to sleep soundly and peacefully during menstruation. The following tips can help you sleep well during menstruation.

　　1. Choose the right nighttime sanitary napkin

　　If the nighttime sanitary napkin is not breathable and leak-proof enough, you will be surrounded by nervousness, worry and discomfort throughout the night. How can you have a good sleep? Choose a night sanitary napkin with high breathability, soft texture and strong leak-proof ability to keep you dry during the long night and avoid the harm caused by bacterial growth to the body ； The faster absorption speed can also avoid menstrual blood spillage and prevent side leakage and subsequent leakage. More importantly, it allows you to put aside your psychological burden and sleep more peacefully during menstruation.

　　2. Adjust the sound and light in the bedroom

　　Light and sound are important factors that affect sleep. Using eye masks during menstrual sleep can block the light and reduce the interference of light on sleep. Some eye masks are also filled with lavender, which has a soothing aromatherapy effect and can improve sleep quality during menstruation. Lowering the lighting brightness two hours before going to bed can stimulate the secretion of sleep hormones in the body, thereby inducing natural sleep.

　　3. Improve blood circulation

　　Pay attention to keeping your feet warm: The feet are the farthest part of the body from the heart. They are more likely to become cold due to insufficient blood supply, which directly affects the quality of sleep. If you want to keep your feet warm, a foot bath before going to bed is a good way. Half an hour before going to bed, soak your feet in hot water, which not only helps promote blood circulation and slows down the Dysmenorrhea , can also regulate body temperature, relax nerves, put your whole body and mind in a relaxed state, and quickly fall asleep.

　　Wear loose pajamas: Clothes that are too tight can affect Uterus The discharge of menstrual blood from the endometrium causes obstruction of Qi and blood and affects the quality of sleep. Fabrics with poor air permeability and soft texture will cause friction skin , aggravating the discomfort. Therefore, you should pay attention to the choice of pajamas during menstruation. Experts recommend that it is best to wear pajamas made of natural materials and loose designs.

　　99 warm reminder from enthusiastic doctors Women still need to know about menstrual health care. In addition to paying attention to diet, they should get more rest during menstruation and learn the correct sleeping position, which is more conducive to the discharge of menstrual blood and reduce abdominal discomfort symptoms. They should avoid some bad behaviors during menstruation.