Menstruation, also known as periods, is a completely natural procedure that is linked to many cultural taboos and beliefs. These falsehoods and misconceptions have prevented women from advancing. It's critical to clarify your information in order to eradicate the societal stigma associated with menstruation or periods.
By dispelling some of the prevalent myths about periods in India, the following is a small effort to normalise the menstrual cycle:
Myth : During their menstruation, women bleed unclean blood.
Fact: It's a very widespread misunderstanding that period blood is unclean or impure. The menstrual period is a component of a woman's reproductive system that gets her body ready for a (possible) pregnancy, but most people don't realise this. The blood that is shed during menstruation is the same blood that travels throughout the body.
Scientific explanations also exist for how period blood clumps and changes hue. Ladies expel tissue from the uterus' interior along with some blood. Additionally, the hue can be anything from pale crimson to dark brown. The interaction of blood with oxygen causes the colour to depart from the standard crimson (it gets time to oxidise). Dark brown or blackish hues are typically connected to the start or conclusion of your periods.
Myth: If your period is missed, you are likely pregnant.
Fact: A missed or delayed menstruation does not always indicate that you are pregnant. Your missed or irregular periods may also be caused by hormonal imbalances like polycystic ovary syndrome, excessive weight, an unhealthy diet, sickness, and worry.
A lab test is the only surefire method to detect pregnancy.
Myth: While on your period, you cannot workout.
Fact: There is no proof, according to science, that working out while you're on your period is bad for your body. Exercise is actually beneficial for a healthy body and mind and can even lessen the discomfort associated with menstrual pains. Regular exercise, such as strolling, carries no risks. You might find that certain yoga asanas will relieve your period pains. To find out which activities you can perform without risking your period, consult a wellness specialist. The best course of action may be to forget vigorous exercise.
Myth: Getting pregnant while on your menstruation is impossible.
Fact: While it is rare, it is not entirely impossible to become pregnant while having your menstruation. If a woman's menstrual period is brief, she may become pregnant. A period typically lasts 28 to 30 days. There is a possibility that some of the sperm may survive and result in pregnancy if a woman with a shorter menstrual cycle has sex towards the end of the six-day interval and ovulation soon after.
A false alert may also be to blame. During ovulation, some women may experience some spotting or blood. Ovulation is the most fertile phase of the reproductive cycle, occurring when the female ovary releases an embryo. If it is mistaken for menstruation, the likelihood of becoming pregnant will increase.
Myth: PMS (premenstrual condition) is entirely mental. It seems surreal.
Fact: The signs of PMS are actual and start one or two weeks before the period. They have to do with how a woman's monthly period affects her hormones. Premenstrual symptoms like bloating, headaches, and mood swings like irritability, sadness, etc. are experienced by more than 90% of women. Some of the most typical PMS signs include headache, cramps, and fatigue. The symptoms typically peak 4 days prior to a period and begin to subside 2 to 3 days into the actual period.
