Heatwave And Women's Health: Can Intense Heat Impact Menstrual Cycle?

Women need to take extra care of their health during an ongoing heatwave because of these 6 reasons.

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Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Updated: June 22, 2024, 11:51 PM

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How Does Intense Heat Impact Menstrual Cycle?

Multiple studies have established and proved the link between intense heat and menstrual cycle. How are they connected? Weather and seasonal changes can impact your hormones. If your hormones fluctuate too often, it may cause changes in bleeding, shifts in the intensity of pain, mood swings and other changes.

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Fatigue

Fatigue is a result of blood loss, cramps and other physical discomfort. This may get exacerbated due to intense heat.

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Infection

Wearing sanitary pads for long hours may lead to an itchy feeling in your vaginal area. If the weather is too hot or humid, this can get exacerbated and lead to yeast or bacterial infections.

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Intensity Of Bleeding

Hormonal fluctuations also impact the intensity of bleeding and cramps in women. At times the bleeding can be very less and the pain may be intense or vice versa.

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