In ages, there has been a lot of misconception about menstruation that has affected young girls and women pyschology. Some women are even ashamed to pronounce the word menstruation.
Most cultures forbid women to talk about menstruation, seeing it as dirty, calling the blood from period bad blood. And also in some cultures women on their period are not allowed to stay indoors, they are kept in separate rooms far from the house.
In this article , we will discuss some myths about menstruation to clear a few things up about period.
1. Period blood is dirty; This is so untrue, Period blood isn’t rejected body fluids or the body’s way of flushing out toxins. Think of it as evolved vaginal secretion — there’s a little bit of blood, uterine tissue, mucus lining, and bacteria. But it doesn’t change whether or not we can have sex, and it doesn’t mean conditions are less than ideal down there. Period blood is very different from blood that moves continuously through the veins. In fact, it’s less concentrated blood. It has fewer blood cells than ordinary blood.
2. Taking sugary drinks or sweets during period will make the blood pump out more; There is no scientific research that supports this. It is completely false,, taking of sugary foods or drinks do not affect the amount of blood nor the pain felt during period.
3.Tampons can break the hymen; Many young girls are worried that a tampon can damage hymen which is the whole misconception about virginity. In reality, the hymen is a stretchy membrane that lines the opening of the vagina and does not ordinarily cover the vaginal opening. If this were the case, the hymen would block menstrual blood and other types of discharge from leaving the body. This would be dangerous, requiring surgical intervention to correct. The hymen is stretchy, inserting a tampon won't break it. A person should always change tampons regularly as recommended about every 4 to 8 hours. This is essential because accumulated blood, tissue and bacteria could cause toxic shock syndrome.
4. Exercise can disturb the menstrual flow; Exercise and playing sports can actually help to relieve the pains. Physical activity won't disturb the menstrual flow.
5. Period makes women to be impure; In some cultures, women that are in their period are not allowed to cook or visit sacred places such as place of worship. Period is part of being a woman, there is nothing impure about it. You don't have to be ashamed about it.
Moreover, whenever you hear an information check with a nurse or doctor. Myths are misleading, so find the facts.
