Does body temperature rise during menstruation?
Aug 05, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Zhe
Introduction
Maintain proper menstrual hygiene during your period. Menstrual blood can promote bacterial growth; therefore, inadequate hygiene may lead to gynecological infections. Women should change sanitary pads frequently during menstruation to prevent infection. It is also important to stay warm and avoid catching a cold or consuming cold foods during this time. Pay attention to your diet—avoid cold foods throughout your period.
Women often feel more uncomfortable during menstruation than usual. Does body temperature rise during this time?
Does body temperature rise during menstruation?
A woman’s body temperature does not typically rise significantly during menstruation. However, if a bacterial or viral infection occurs during this period—or if severe dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) is present—pain stimulation and pathogen infection may cause a temperature elevation. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) during menstruation, particularly when inflammation is severe, can lead to marked fever due to pathogenic infection, along with increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual duration. The most prominent symptom is persistent lower abdominal pain. In women with pre-existing severe dysmenorrhea, body temperature may rise in response to pain but will generally decrease once the pain subsides.
Menstrual hygiene must be carefully observed. Menstrual blood provides an environment conducive to bacterial growth; thus, inadequate cleanliness increases the risk of gynecological infections. Women should change sanitary pads frequently during their period to prevent infection. Additionally, staying warm and avoiding colds—and refraining from consuming cold foods—is essential during menstruation. Diet should be well-balanced: protein-rich foods should be consumed to replenish iron and support rapid recovery of blood volume, thereby helping to prevent anemia associated with heavy menstrual bleeding.
Sexual intercourse should be avoided during menstruation, as exposure to external bacteria may trigger gynecological infections—and in severe cases, potentially affect uterine health. Showering (rather than bathing) to clean the external genitalia is permissible and recommended to reduce infection risk. We hope this information is helpful to you!
