Women can exercise properly during menstruation, which can improve pelvic blood circulation and reduce congestion. But there are also some things that need attention. For example, avoid some jumping actions, such as skipping rope, long jump and high jump. Because of gravity inertia and other problems, it will cause an increase in menstrual flow, backache and leg pain, and may also cause harm to the uterus. Avoid strenuous aerobic exercise, such as strenuous running, leg lifting, mountain climbing, sports competitions, etc. Intense exercise can easily damage the uterus and increase physical discomfort. Avoid some actions that are easy to cause pressure on the abdominal cavity, such as abdominal rolling, flat support, Russian rotation and other training that specifically stimulates the abdomen. These actions will squeeze the pelvis, causing congestion and easily damaging the uterus. Avoid high-intensity strength training, mainly using weight-bearing, weight-bearing squat, weight-bearing bench press and so on. This will inadvertently increase the pressure on your abdomen, which may cause problems such as increased menstrual blood. Avoid pelvic tilt, such as handstand, which will affect the natural process of downward detoxification during the physiological period of the body, leaving some menstrual blood that should be discharged in the body and affecting health.

From a medical point of view, menstrual exercise can improve pelvic blood circulation and reduce congestion. Proper exercise helps to balance the human nervous system and speed up blood circulation. But you need to control the amount of exercise. Reduce the amount of exercise than usual. Try to participate in some sports that regular practitioners are familiar with. Try to shorten the time. An hour's exercise can be shortened to half an hour or even twenty minutes. Avoid taking part in some strenuous and excessive vibration sports, such as push-ups, weight-bearing squats, belly rolling and various jumping sports with large heart displacement, HIIT, etc. Swimming is not recommended during menstruation, which is easy to be infected. It is suggested that women with dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorder or menorrhagia should reduce the amount of exercise and exercise under the guidance of a doctor or stop exercising.

During the menstrual period, you can do some gentle and relaxing stretching exercises, such as yoga, walking and Tai Ji Chuan, or do some simple stretching at home. For example, you can take part in static exercise, such as Yin Yoga, open groin and promote blood circulation in pelvic region, thus relieving dysmenorrhea and PMS. Or do light upper limb strength training, be careful not to use too much load. Jogging or brisk shopping can relieve dysmenorrhea and menstrual anxiety to some extent.