What should be noted when drinking coffee during menstruation?
Feb 13, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
During menstruation, it is important to pay attention to the amount of coffee consumed, its concentration, timing, temperature, and type. It is generally recommended to drink coffee at noon, avoiding consumption on an empty stomach or before bedtime. Additionally, it is advisable to choose coffee at room temperature, avoiding the addition of ice or mixing with other chilled beverages, to prevent gastrointestinal irritation, discomfort, or disruption of the menstrual cycle.
Generally, women should pay attention to the amount, concentration, timing, temperature, and type of coffee consumed during their menstrual period. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Pay attention to moderation
During the menstrual period, coffee consumption should be moderate to avoid excessive intake of caffeine, which may lead to excessive nervous system stimulation, affect sleep quality, and indirectly impact menstruation, causing menstrual irregularities or affecting menstrual flow.
2. Pay attention to concentration
Women should drink light coffee during their menstrual period and avoid consuming strong coffee directly. Additionally, attention should be paid to the ratio of coffee to water; the water concentration can be higher than that of the coffee, and sugar should be added sparingly.
3. Pay attention to timing of consumption
It is important to consider the timing of coffee consumption. It is generally recommended to drink coffee at noon, avoiding consumption on an empty stomach in the morning or before bedtime, to prevent adverse effects on health, gastrointestinal irritation, or disruption of sleep quality.
4. Pay attention to drinking temperature
It is advisable to choose coffee at room temperature and avoid adding ice cubes or other chilled beverages to the coffee. Since the menstrual period is a special time requiring proper warmth and protection, drinking cold coffee may affect menstruation.
5. Pay attention to the type of coffee
During the menstrual period, it is recommended to drink freshly ground coffee, which contains fewer harmful substances and poses less risk to the body. Instant coffee should be avoided as much as possible to prevent increasing the body's burden and causing gastrointestinal discomfort.
It should be noted that regardless of the situation, coffee consumption should be controlled in terms of frequency, and long-term consumption should be avoided. Additionally, regular observation should be conducted after consumption, and if any discomfort occurs, coffee intake should be stopped promptly.
