Your period can slow the aging process of your body physically
According to Dr. Thomas Perls, a leading U.S. longevity expert, women age more slowly than men because menstruation causes iron loss. Iron feeds free radicals, which increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s. Losing iron via blood can lengthen lifespan – which may be one of the reasons women live longer than men. Getting regular periods can offer extra benefits to menstruation.
Menstruation can point out what is wrong inside your body
“When women menstruate, the color, odor, and texture of the menstrual blood can provide invaluable information as to the well-being of the woman,” says Dr Lauri Grossman, Chair of the Department of Medicine and Humanistic Studies at the American Medical College of Homeopathy. Menstrual blood can offer early signs of developing illness and allow for the prevention of disease, which makes getting your period a definite benefit!
Period can help you enjoy sex more
During menstruation, testosterone increases and enhances libido, which makes sex better for some women (and can be a benefit of getting your period!). “There is no reason not to have sex while on your period,” says Dr Booth. “But, contrary to popular belief, pregnancy can happen if there is no contraception, because sperm can live for several days and fertilize the developing egg.”
Regular periods tells you about your hormones
Regular periods are the best sign of hormone balance – as long as you’re not pregnant, nursing or in menopause. A regular menstrual cycle shows that your body is working the way Mother Nature intended. “While most women associate premenstrual syndrome or PMS with their hormones, it’s actually the absence of hormones during this period (a few days before menstruation) that leaves them feeling less than ideal,” says Dr Booth.
Your menstrual period improves your mood and looks
“The hormonal recipe that kicks in on or about day three or four triggers a significant improvement in how women feel and look,” says Dr Booth. However, premenstrual syndrome or PMS doesn’t offer the same benefits of menstruating every month.
Your period reduces the bloated feeling
“The period follows a drop in progesterone, a hormone that encourages water retention and slows metabolism,” says Dr Booth. “Usually a day or two after the period starts progesterone is low and most women lose water weight and metabolize carbs better.” Eat as much carbohydrate as you like now or never.
Menstruation is a natural detoxifier
The menstrual period is a natural cleansing process, which releases bacteria from inside the reproductive system and helps the body to discharge excess iron, which can help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. The suppression of menstruation (through birth control pills) may thwart breast and bone development as well as fertility. One of the surprising benefits of menstruation is that it cleanses your body.
Your period also flushes out emotional pain
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver plays a pivotal role in both menstruation and whole-body health. When liver (energy) is stagnant, women experience irritability, tightness in the chest, and feelings of frustration and anger. In women, premenstrual symptoms or PMS are related to blocked liver. Menstrual flow releases the toxins in the liver – which builds up every month.