Foods to avoid during menstruation
Disease description:
My wife has her period these days and insists on eating ice cream. But she shouldn't eat cold foods, right? What should be avoided during menstruation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Mei Quan
Avoid raw, cold, and spicy foods during menstruation. Regularly consuming cold food or drinks and failing to keep the body warm during your period may lead to "cold uterus" (gonghan), which can cause severe menstrual disorders, infertility, or dysmenorrhea. Additionally, spicy foods should be avoided during menstruation as they can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and damage the gastric mucosa, increasing the risk of gastritis or gastric ulcers. It is advisable to consume more warm-natured foods in daily life, such as red dates, longan, and lamb.
