Can women drink Pu'er tea during their menstrual period?
Disease description:
I really enjoy drinking tea, but I've started my menstrual period recently. During my period, I usually avoid certain foods and drinks, but I've been especially craving Pu'er tea lately. Doctor, is it okay to drink Pu'er tea during menstruation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
Menses refer to menstruation, and women generally should not drink Pu'er tea during their menstrual period.
During menstruation, women's bodies are more sensitive. Some individuals may experience discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain, increased menstrual flow, or prolonged menstruation due to the caffeine and tannic acid content in tea. Pu'er tea contains a high level of tannic acid, which can combine with iron molecules in food to form large amounts of precipitate, hindering the intestinal mucosa's absorption of iron. Women are in a state of blood loss during menstruation, and drinking Pu'er tea during this period can interfere with iron absorption, easily causing iron-deficiency anemia. At the same time, Pu'er tea also has a stimulating effect. Women's physical condition is relatively weak during menstruation, and drinking Pu'er tea can excite the nervous system, affect sleep, and prevent women from getting adequate rest during their menstrual period. Therefore, women generally should not drink Pu'er tea during menstruation.
Women should pay special attention to rest during their menstrual period and avoid excessive fatigue. In terms of diet, they should avoid eating raw, cold, greasy, or spicy and irritating foods to prevent the occurrence of dysmenorrhea.
