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What medicines should not be taken during menstruation?

2025-11-09 05:28:23 female

What medicines should not be taken during menstruation?

During menstruation, a woman's body is in a special physiological state, and some drugs may aggravate discomfort or interfere with normal physiological processes. The following is a summary of the contraindications for menstrual medication that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days. It is organized into structured data based on medical advice to help women safely pass their menstrual periods.

1. Types of drugs that need to be used with caution during menstruation

What medicines should not be taken during menstruation?

drug classRepresentative medicinePotential risksAlternative suggestions
anticoagulant drugsAspirin, warfarinIncrease bleeding and prolong menstrual periodSwitch to acetaminophen for pain relief
Hormone drugsEmergency contraception, progesteronedisrupt endocrine cycleConsult your doctor to adjust medication time
Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasisAngelica sinensis and safflower preparationsCause excessive menstrual bleedingStop taking during menstruation
laxativeSenna, phenolphthalein tabletsIncrease pelvic congestionIncrease dietary fiber intake

2. Questions and Answers on Hot Topics During Menstrual Medication

1.Pain reliever options:NSAIDs such as ibuprofen should be used under the guidance of a doctor and should not be taken on an empty stomach. Recent hot searches show that overdose may cause gastrointestinal bleeding.

2.Antibiotic effects:Cephalosporin antibiotics are generally not affected by menstruation, but recent studies have found that some broad-spectrum antibiotics may disrupt the balance of vaginal flora.

3.Vitamin supplements:Vitamin E and B complex can relieve dysmenorrhea, but excessive iron supplementation may cause constipation and needs to be adjusted according to hemoglobin level.

3. Characteristics of drug metabolism during menstruation

Physiological changesEffect on drugsThings to note
Endometrial sheddingAnticoagulant drugs are more effectiveMonitor bleeding
Increased prostaglandin secretionDemand for painkillers risesDo not exceed maximum daily dose
body temperature fluctuationsAffect drug metabolism rateAvoid taking it with antipyretics

4. Latest suggestions from experts (updated in 2023)

1. Avoid using any blood-activating health products 3 days before menstruation. The recently popular "detox package" on the Internet may cause heavy bleeding.

2. For severe dysmenorrhea, it is recommended to start preventive medication 12 hours before the onset of menstruation, which is 40% more effective than taking medication during the onset of menstruation (according to the latest clinical data).

3. Be cautious when vaccinating during menstruation. Recent studies have pointed out that the immune response may be stronger than usual.

5. List of safe medications during menstruation

safe medicineEfficacyUsage tips
AcetaminophenRelieve mild to moderate pain≤3000mg daily
short-acting contraceptive pillAdjustment cycle (need to follow doctor’s advice)Take at a fixed time
probiotic preparationsMaintain flora balanceAvoid antibiotic use time

Note: The data in this article are compiled from the announcement of the State Food and Drug Administration, the gynecological medication guidelines of tertiary hospitals, and hot discussions on social media in the past 10 days. For individual differences, please refer to the doctor’s diagnosis.

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