Can women drink liquor during menstruation?

It is generally not recommended for women to drink liquor during menstruation. Drinking alcohol during menstruation may aggravate abdominal pain, prolong menstrual periods, or cause endocrine disorders. Under special circumstances, drinking small amounts should be combined with individual physical evaluation.

Hormone levels in women fluctuate greatly during menstruation, and their ability to metabolize alcohol may decrease. The ethanol in liquor can stimulate blood vessels to dilate, which may increase menstrual blood flow. Some people may experience prolonged menstruation or worsened dysmenorrhea. Alcohol may also interfere with prostaglandin balance, causing abnormal uterine contractions and causing a more severe feeling of bloating in the lower abdomen. Long-term drinking may affect the liver's inactivation function of estrogen, indirectly disrupting the regularity of the menstrual cycle.

A very small number of people with special physiques may occasionally drink low-alcohol liquor without obvious discomfort, but they need to ensure that they have no history of dysmenorrhea, normal menstrual flow, and good liver function. After drinking, you need to add warm water in time to promote alcohol metabolism, and avoid taking it with analgesics such as ibuprofen. People with gynecological diseases such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome should strictly abstain from alcohol.

During the menstrual period, it is recommended to choose warm drinks such as brown sugar ginger tea, longan and red date soup, which can help promote blood circulation and relieve uterine cold. Maintain 30 minutes of gentle exercise such as yoga or walking every day, and avoid strenuous running and jumping. Pay attention to keeping the waist and abdomen warm. You can use a hot water bottle at about 40℃ to apply heat to the lower abdomen. Add iron-rich foods such as animal liver and dark green vegetables to your diet, and pair them with citrus fruits high in vitamin C to increase iron absorption. If you have severe abdominal pain or your menstrual period lasts for more than 10 days, you should see a gynecologist for a timely examination.