As of 2017, the world’s population is 7.53 billion people, of which 3.73 billion are born with female genitals.
Practically all of them have menstruation, it happens or passes, the part of the menstrual cycle in which the uterus carries blood as well as mucosal tissue through the vagina.
Menstruation can last between 3 and 7 days and usually occurs every 28 days, although the length of menstruation can vary.
Although this biological process affects half the world’s population, many myths and misconceptions remain.
Cultures around the world still despise menstruation, and consider period blood to be “dirty” and “unclean” and menstruation itself to be a taboo subject.
For example, although the practice is now largely illegal, some communities – such as a series of recent tragedies in Nepal – still have so-called menstrual huts, in which women during their menstrual period Days pass in which she bleeds in complete solitude.
Although this is an extreme example, there are many small superstitions and misconceptions about menstruation that are circulating around the world.
Read the Spotlight feature to find out what the most common misconceptions are, and why they are wron1g.
1- Sex on Your Period
Some of the most common myths about menstruation revolve around sex during your period, with the main claimant claiming that you cannot conceive during your period.
However, this idea is completely wrong. While it is true that menstruation is the period when most people have the least fertility, it really depends on the length of their menstrual cycle.
High fertility occurs during the ovarian phase – which usually begins approximately 12 to 16 days after the onset of the next period – when the ovum produces and releases fresh eggs.
And while most menstrual periods last about 28 days, some cycles can be as short as 21 days, which can have an effect on being elliptical. Furthermore, sperm can live inside the genital tract for 5 days or up to 7 days according to some sources.
Thus, unprotected vaginal sex during your period can mean that the sperm stays long enough to fertilize the ovaries and eggs, resulting in pregnancy.
Furthermore, if you have sex without using a condom during menstruation, the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – including HIV – or yeast infections, increases due to the hormonal changes that occur during that time. Is.
Sexual intercourse of the vagina over a period of time can, in some cases, cause inflammation of the penis – a type of infection called “balanitis”.
2- Unsafe to Keep Skipping Your Period?
Another widespread misconception is that the use of birth control pills is unsafe so you can leave your period longer.
However, recent guidelines from the National Women’s Health Network suggest that birth control pills suppress menstruation, and most ophthalmologists agree that this method is generally safe. ۔
Some people even argue that, apart from their role in reproduction, periods are unnecessary, and can be more troublesome than their value.
For example, James Siegers, MD, of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, told The Atlantic, “It is satisfying to have a menstrual period, but it is definitely necessary. do not have.”
For many people, menstrual symptoms can be severe and interfere with their normal functioning and quality of life. They may experience excessive bleeding, disabling pain, and other unpleasant symptoms, such as migraines and nausea.
People who have dysmenorrhea (painful periods) or certain conditions that cause traumatic symptoms, such as endometriosis, may decide in consultation with their doctors whether to skip multiple periods, or to stop menstruating continuously, to improve their health. And the best option for productivity.
3- Shouldn’t have a Bath
Some people think that it is unsafe to take a bath or shower during your period. This is either because hot water speeds up the bleeding, or because the water stops you from bleeding, which can have harmful effects.
Although warm water can help speed up blood flow, it can actually help relieve menstrual cramps and reduce muscle tension.
Complete immersion in water does not stop bleeding. However, water pressure can temporarily stop the blood from coming out of the vagina.
There is no reason to take a bath or shower during your period. Most likely, relaxing in a bubble bath and feeling clean as a result will improve your mood and help you deal with menstrual symptoms a little better.
In addition, the use of water and mild, non-scented soaps to clean willow is better and healthier than wipes or other products. This is because many intimate care products can upset the delicate bacterial balance in the genital area, making it easier to catch the infection.
A study reported last year by Medical News Today found a “strong link” between intimate care products, such as gel sanitizers and vaginal cleansers, and an increased risk of infection.
In addition, taking a hot bath can have many health benefits. A study on MNT last year found that bathing may reduce inflammation and improve blood sugar.
4- Syncing Periods
The big question around the periods is whether they can really be synchronized. For example, if two or more women spend a lot of time together, perhaps as a roommate, will they menstruate at the same time?
So is any of this true? However, many of us may have experienced “period sinking” at some point in our school, work or home sharing environment.
The concept of “period synchrony” first appeared as a scientific idea in the 1971 Nature article. The article argued that women who lived in nearby quarters – roommates in college dormitories – or who were close friends, had increased menstrual harmony.
The study’s authors speculated that this may be due to the fact that women who lived very close together kept “exchanging” pheromones over time, which eventually led to this trend.
Subsequent studies, however, cast doubt on the researchers’ approach to the 1971 study. Subsequent studies shed light on a number of shortcomings and modifying factors that were not taken into account by the original researchers. He also noted the “lack of empirical evidence of coherence in prior studies of both Western and non-Western populations”.
Furthermore, subsequent studies have never been able to replicate the results of the initial research. Certainly, a recent study did not find that college classmates experienced menstrual cramps.
Since then, investigators have become more inclined to believe that the notion is nothing more than an enduring myth, in which any harmony is purely coincidental.
5- Tampon Myths
Finally, some very persistent misconceptions refer to the use of tampons to absorb periodontal blood. Because a person has to put a tampon in the vagina, some people may be worried that it may cause some harm.
One of the main concerns is that wearing a tampon can break the hymen, which is a common misconception, a “sign of virginity”.
In fact, the hymen is a stretched membrane that lines the opening of the vagina and does not normally cover the vaginal opening. If that happened then Hymen would stop menstrual blood and other secretions from leaving the body. It will be dangerous, which will require surgical intervention.
Because the hymen is stretched, inserting a small object like a tampon will not cause tears. And since, during menstruation, blood lubricates the vagina, inserting a tampon should not be a problem if done correctly.
If it still doesn’t hurt, try using a lubricant to help the tampon get inside. One should always change the recommended tampon regularly, every 4-8 hours. It is important for a person to do this, otherwise the accumulated blood, tissue and bacteria can cause toxic shock syndrome.
Another myth that first-time tampon users have encountered is that tampons can get lost inside the vagina.
This is not true because there is no place for tampons to go. The cervix is on the upper part of the vagina, and its opening is so small that the tampon does not enter.
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