What to eat during menstruation will cause bleeding? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "diet and health during menstruation" has become a hot topic on social platforms. In particular, the keyword "what to eat during menstruation will cause bleeding" has triggered widespread discussion. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days, sort out relevant data from a medical perspective and user discussions, and provide a reference for women's health.
1. Top 5 topics related to menstruation and diet that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food for menstrual bleeding | 28.5 | Xiaohongshu/Weibo |
| 2 | Fruits that cannot be eaten during menstruation | 19.2 | Douyin/Bilibili |
| 3 | Food for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis during menstruation | 15.7 | Zhihu/Baidu |
| 4 | Diet taboos during menstruation | 12.3 | WeChat public account |
| 5 | Cool foods and menstrual flow | 9.8 | Douban/Kuaishou |
2. List of foods that may aggravate menstrual bleeding (based on doctor’s recommendations)
| food category | specific food | Principle of action | Hazard level |
|---|---|---|---|
| blood circulation type | Hawthorn, brown sugar, ginger | Promote blood circulation | ★★★ |
| Cool type | Watermelon, pear, crab | stimulate uterine contractions | ★★☆ |
| Spicy | Hot pot, chili, pepper | dilate blood vessels | ★★★ |
| Alcohol | wine, beer | speed up blood flow | ★★★★ |
3. Excerpts from medical experts’ opinions (source: health self-media in the past 10 days)
1.Dr. Li, Department of Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College HospitalPointed out: "Normal diet will not directly cause bleeding, but excessive intake of blood-activating foods for people with sensitive constitutions may cause increased menstrual flow. It is recommended that the intake of brown sugar in a single day should not exceed 20 grams."
2.Professor Wang, an expert in traditional Chinese medicineDuring the live broadcast, it was emphasized: "Women with yang deficiency constitutions who eat watermelon, cold drinks and other cold foods during menstruation may induce dysmenorrhea and menstrual blood congestion, but the term 'blood collapse' needs to be treated based on syndrome differentiation."
3.Nutritionist Ms. ZhangPopular science via Douyin: “Alcohol will inhibit platelet function. Drinking alcohol during menstruation may cause prolonged bleeding. It is recommended to avoid it completely.”
4. Sharing of real experiences by netizens (compilation of popular posts on Weibo)
| User ID | Experience description | Related foods |
|---|---|---|
| @HealthFairy | Large blood clots occurred after drinking brown sugar ginger tea for three consecutive days during menstruation | brown sugar/ginger |
| @爱吃 spicy meow | Menstrual flow increases by 50% after hot pot | Butter hot pot |
| @Healthy Master | After eating hawthorn cake, menstrual period is extended by 2 days | Hawthorn products |
5. Scientific dietary advice
1.individual differences principle: 80% of women’s normal diet is not affected, but patients with uterine fibroids and endometriosis need special attention
2.principle of moderation: Even "dangerous foods" need to reach a certain dose to have an impact.
3.Nutritionally balanced: During menstruation, you should supplement more iron, protein and vitamins. Foods such as beef, spinach, and red dates are recommended.
4.Observation record: It is recommended to establish a menstrual diary, record the relationship between diet and menstrual flow, and seek medical attention promptly if any abnormalities are found.
Summary:"Hemorrhagic collapse" is a medical emergency and is usually not directly caused by daily diet, but people with sensitive constitutions need to pay attention to dietary adjustments. If you use more than 10 sanitary napkins in a single day or continue to bleed heavily, you should seek medical attention immediately rather than blaming it on diet.
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