Is it urban legend that if you have your period and go swimming and are in the water you won't bleed? Does anyone know the medical/scientific logic to that concept? All I can think of is the drop in your body core temp will restrict the blood flow but they say as soon as you get out of the pool you'll start to bleed, you'd think it would take a bit for your temp to increase to normal. If anyone has a good explaination or even a thought out theroy, I'd be interested to hear.
2007-07-15 15:53:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It's hogwash. The menstrual flow will enter the pool water and be diluted to invisibility, but it is still polluting the water. Use a tampon.
2007-07-15 15:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its not true. you'll still bleed. however, for some reason, in water, you tend to bleed less. i'd still wear a tampon in the pool.. but its not necessary in the bathtub. also, for some reason, in the shower, the bleeding tends to stop (unless you are bleeding extremely heavy) until you get out of the shower
2007-07-15 15:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the water just disolves the blood you bleed, you dont bleed that fast, however if youare bleeding heavy, it CAN be noticable. if you want to swim on your period, wear a tampon.
edit : blood does not pollute the water, unless you are infected with a blood borne infection or disease.
2007-07-15 15:57:16 · answer #3 · answered by Raychel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is not true. If you are in water, the blood just gets mixed with the water, so i guess it looks as if it stops, but it doesnt.
2007-07-15 15:57:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not true an urban legend as you said
2007-07-15 15:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋