This is a topic that is especially important for our female readers specifically; getting anything done while on our menstrual periods is generally rather difficult. It is safe to say that most of us organize our time and future plans in accordance with our period days; holidays, vacation, and even regular, day-to-day things like grocery shopping or working out. Periods dictate our lives and that is just the way things are and the way we can enjoy our lives and be carefree but also comfortable and confident.<\/p>\n
Despite all of this, women are strong and handle so much pain and discomfort without anyone noticing. However, in some cases, we have to stop and ask; is it safe and healthy for me to do this or that while on my period? One of the occasions where being on period could potentially affect you or your health is tattooing or being tattooed specifically. Factoring in your menstrual cycle isn\u2019t a bad idea; but why is that the case? Read on and find out more about this important topic!<\/p>\n
As adults, as well as women, you have learned to persevere through numerous inconveniences relating to the menstrual cycle. From PMS symptoms to those annoying cramps and heavy flows; nothing stopped you from going through the day and all the obligations and scheduled meetings and appointments. But, were you comfortable and feeling good? Probably not!<\/p>\n
Just because you manage to go through the struggle of menstruation doesn\u2019t mean you should just ignore it and go with the day like nothing\u2019s going on. It is important to factor in your menstruation days when planning appointments and treatments<\/strong>, even when it\u2019s something like getting a tattoo. Here\u2019s why;<\/p>\n According to gynecologists and medical professionals, pain tolerance changes for women when they\u2019re on their periods<\/strong>. Going through premenstrual symptoms as well as menstruation itself means your body is going through some serious hormonal changes as well. Because of this, women experience swelling<\/strong> across the body, alongside cramps<\/strong> and general discomfort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n All of this tends to lower pain tolerance and make you more sensitive to pain<\/strong>. If you have ever decided to wax off your body hair prior to or after your menstrual cycle, for example, you know what we’re talking about. Everything feels much more painful (the pain is generally described as intense and sharp) than it usually is, so it is best to avoid any potentially painful sessions and treatments while going through such big hormonal changes. Adding tattooing on top of all the painful cramps and discomfort isn’t really the best idea. You’ll just end up feeling worse.<\/p>\n In summary, when it comes to periods and pain tolerance, you can expect;<\/p>\n Almost every single discussion regarding periods and tattoos ends up covering the way period medication and supplements interact with a new tattoo, and that is so for a rather important reason.<\/p>\n The majority of women take some kind of medication or herbal supplement to ease the painful cramps, manage a heavy flow, or simply increase energy levels and hopefully feel a bit better and stronger. Some of the most popular aids during painful periods are over-the-counter medications like Naproxen or Ibuprofen (or even Paracetamol).<\/p>\n Unfortunately, what many seem to forget about these over-the-counter medications is that they generally tend to thin blood out. As a result, many women experience even heavier flows and greater cramps as a result. These medications prevent blood clotting and because they thin the blood out, one can bleed even more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Now, one place where you don’t want to be excessively bleeding is a tattoo shop.\u00a0Blood-thinning medications<\/a>\u00a0can make it impossible for tattoo artists to work on your tattoo<\/strong>. The visibility is compromised and because of the lower pain tolerance, you’ll feel greatly uncomfortable, and so will your tattoo artist.<\/p>\n So, if you want to get a tattoo while on your period, try to avoid taking any over-the-counter medications because of clotting prevention and excessive bleeding potential. Moreover, we would also advise you to avoid\u00a0herbal supplements<\/a>, including ginger<\/strong>, garlic<\/strong>, and ginkgo Biloba<\/strong>, because they also tend to prevent or reduce blood clotting. Avoiding alcohol<\/strong> goes without saying as well, and you should definitely refrain from smoking<\/strong> too. Both tend to thin out the blood and prevent proper wound healing.<\/p>\n In summary, when it comes to the interaction between ‘period’ medication and tattoos you can expect;<\/p>\nPeriods and Pain Tolerance<\/h3>\n
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Interaction Between Period Medication and Tattoos<\/h3>\n