Menstruation Myths

About ½ of the world’s population experiences, will experience, or has experienced menstruation, and yet myths about this biological process still ongoing.

Here are some of the myths:

  1. It always comes on ‘that time of the month’

Fact: Although it is widely known that a woman’s menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, that is only an average number. Some women’s cycles are much longer, from 29 to 35 days, while others can be shorter.

 

  1. Period pain is not as serious as other kind of pain

Fact:  About 20% of the women have dysmenorrhea that is severe enough to interfere with their daily activities. This could affect their ability to concentrate well.

 

  1. Period blood is dirty

Fact: Period blood is very different from blood that moves continuously through the veins. In reality, it is less concentrated blood and has fewer blood cells than ordinary blood.

 

  1. Women cannot take bath during menstruation

Fact: While hot water can help stimulate blood flow, this can help relieve menstrual cramps and relieve muscular tension. Bleeding does not stop following full immersion in water. However, the pressure from the water may temporarily prevent the blood from flowing out of the vagina.

 

  1. Tampon can break hymen

Fact: As the hymen is stretchy, inserting an object as small as a tampon will not cause any tears. And since, during menstruation, the blood lubricates the vagina, inserting a tampon should not be uncomfortable if using correct way.

 

  1. A girl should get her first period before 14 years of age

Fact: Most individuals get their first period between 11 and 14 years of age. But everybody is different. Thus, not to worry if get period earlier or later.

 

  1. Women should skip workout while on period

Fact: Grab the weights or hit the gym, even during period. Not only it is exercise great for body, it may help reduce the pain of menstrual cramps. A good workout also can relieve stress.

 

  1. Women can’t get pregnant while on period

Fact: While it’s uncommon, women can get pregnant while on period. This is especially true if they have a short menstrual cycle, meaning they have a shorter time than usual between periods.

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