Is It Okay to Dye My Hair During Menstruation?

During menstruation, women's bodies are relatively weak, and their resistance and immunity may decline. Therefore, there are many things that women need to be aware of during this period. However, some activities can still be performed with proper caution, such as hair dyeing. This is because the dyes used in hair dyeing only act on local areas and do not have adverse effects on overall health. Nevertheless, hair dyeing requires sitting for extended periods, which may lead to lower back pain for women during menstruation.

Yes, hair dyeing can be done during menstruation. The process involves applying dyes to the hair locally to change its color. Occasional hair dyeing does not have significant impacts on women's ovarian endocrine functions or menstrual blood discharge. However, as women need to sit for long periods during hair dyeing, and due to pelvic and uterine congestion during menstruation, they may experience pain in the lumbar and sacral regions. Therefore, it is recommended to occasionally change positions or take breaks to avoid worsening the pain. Additionally, as dyes may have reproductive toxicity, it is advisable to take contraceptive measures for three months after hair dyeing to prevent unexpected pregnancies and minimize the potential impact on embryonic development.

1. Avoid sexual activity as it can introduce bacteria into the uterus, leading to intrauterine infections and causing conditions such as adnexitis and pelvic inflammatory disease due to the shedding of the endometrium and the formation of wounds on the uterine surface.

2. Reduce salt intake as excessive salt can lead to increased water retention and may cause symptoms such as headache, agitation, and irritability before menstruation. It is recommended to consume a low-salt diet starting 10 days before menstruation.

3. Avoid drinking tea as it can increase the loss of iron molecules, which are essential for hemoglobin synthesis. During menstruation, women lose a significant amount of blood, resulting in increased iron loss. Drinking tea during this period can further exacerbate iron loss as tea contains tannic acid that binds with iron molecules in food, interfering with their absorption by the intestinal mucosa.

4. Avoid sitting baths as they can easily allow contaminated water to enter the uterus, leading to reproductive organ inflammation.

5. Avoid wearing tight pants as they can compress local blood vessels, affecting circulation and increasing friction in the perineal area, potentially leading to perineal congestion and edema.

6. Avoid singing loudly as the respiratory mucosa and vocal cords are congested during menstruation, making them prone to fatigue and leading to hoarseness. While singing or speaking in a normal voice is generally fine, prolonged singing at high volumes or challenging high-range songs may cause vocal cord injury.

7. Avoid pounding the back as it can increase pelvic congestion and blood flow, leading to excessive menstrual bleeding or prolonged menstrual periods. Additionally, while some women may experience severe lower back pain during menstruation and choose to relieve it through massage or pounding, it is important to note that this may exacerbate the congestion and pain.