About Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual disorders are a very common problem in women in their reproductive age. Are your menstrual cycle normal? Here are the 4 main self-assessment criteria
i. Regular menstrual cycle: Menstrual flow might occur every 21 to 35 days
ii. Menstrual volume: generally 20-80ml
iii. Menstrual blood color: Fresh red and without blood clots
iv. Period duration: 3-7 days
What are the symptoms of menstrual disorders?
• Irregular menstrual cycles: several times a month or once in several months
• Changes in menstrual flow: menstrual flow becomes very light or heavy
• Prolonged menstrual duration: more than a week
What to eat before, during and after menstruation?
i. Before menstruation: 5-7 days
- Consume high-quality protein
- Food recommendation: eggs, chicken breast, fish, tofu, etc.
- Stretching exercise could be incorporated to increase body metabolism
ii. Menstrual period: 1-5 days
- Experience abdominal bloating, Add more ginger into your diet
- Food recommendation: Brown sugar ginger tea, fish broth, stir-fried vegetables or meat
with ginger slices - Avoid raw and cold food or hot and sour fried food: such as melons and fruits, ice
products, alcohol, fried food
iii. After menstruation: 6-22 days
- Nourish the blood circulatory system
- Food recommendations: Tomato, beef, berries, red bean soup, red dates
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