A 19-year-old female asked:
is it true that females should not take a bath during the first day of the period due to hormonal changes and to maintain hemeostasis!
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Dr. David Sneid answered
Endocrinology 41 years experience
Where did: You hear about this? There are no hormonal changes doe to a bath. Your body will maintain hemostasis if it can, unless you have a severe bleeding disorder or can't produce red blood cells -- either would require a medical workup. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.
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