Can you take a bath during periods?

Yes, women can take bath during periods. Due to this, there is no effect of any kind on the blood flow during periods. It is just a myth that bathing during periods stops the blood flow.

On the other hand, bathing in hot water makes the blood flow heavy, there is no truth in this either. So far no such research has come to the fore, in which it has been proved that bathing in hot water makes the blood flow heavy. Apart from these, there are some other myths related to periods, such as -

• Taking a bath or shower harms periods and fertility.
• Hair should not be washed during periods. By doing this the hair can get tangled. Also, there can be a problem of breakage.
• Hair should be washed on the first day of periods, etc.

All these things are just a myth. There is no truth in these things, nor have these things been proved in the research.

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Bathing during periods can be beneficial instead of harmful. Some of the special benefits are mentioned below -

• Bathing during periods keeps a woman's body clean. With this, the possibility of spreading rashes and infection on the skin can be reduced. During periods, there is a high possibility of problems like bacterial vaginosis and urinary tract infection (UTI). To avoid these problems, bathing during periods is beneficial.
• Bathing in hot water during periods can remove muscle pain and cramps etc. that occur during periods. Bathing with hot water can also reduce back pain and headache.
• Bathing with hot water can also prevent constipation and urinary problems during periods. It eases bowel movement. It is just important to keep in mind that the water should not be very hot but should be lukewarm. Hot water can cause harm instead of benefit.

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Bathing during periods does not have any adverse effect on health, rather it is considered healthy for health. Bathing during periods can remove the problem of infection. Just keep in mind that in case of any kind of problem during periods, consult a doctor or expert, so that the problems occurring in the body can be treated on time.

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