Do cold medicines affect menstruation?

Written by Wang Jing Hua

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Updated on May 14, 2025

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Cold medicine itself does not affect menstruation, but having a cold can affect your constitution, which can influence your menstrual cycle. Many factors can impact menstruation, such as physical condition, excessive staying up late, fatigue, high stress, or extreme dieting or gaining weight. If your period is delayed, the first thing to consider is whether you might be pregnant, and then consider other factors that might cause the delay. If it is delayed by a week, you must first perform a pregnancy test.

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Written by Li Jiao Yan

Neonatology

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Is it normal for a baby to urinate less when they have a cold?

If a baby catches a cold, it might affect their gastrointestinal function, followed by a noticeable decrease in milk intake. Furthermore, if the baby is uncomfortable, they may become fussy and cry more than usual, which can lead to increased insensible water loss. In such cases, the baby with a cold might experience less frequent urination. This is generally considered normal. However, if the baby's urination decreases but their milk intake and other conditions are stable, parents should check for swelling in the eyelids or lower limbs. If swelling occurs, it is definitely abnormal, and medical attention should be sought promptly. The doctor will conduct specific examinations based on the baby's condition and decide if treatment is necessary.

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Written by Feng Hai Tao

Pediatrics

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How to take care of a child with a cold

How to take care of a child during a cold? First, it is essential to ensure that the child rests in bed. Provide the child with plentiful water, offering small amounts frequently. If the child does not want to drink water, you can appropriately add some juice or glucose water. Also, monitor the temperature changes, generally measuring the temperature under the armpit. Second, it is crucial to keep windows open for ventilation at home, avoiding too cold or too hot environments, as neither is conducive to the child’s recovery from illness. Third, based on the changes in temperature, adjust the child’s clothing accordingly but avoid dressing the child too warmly or covering too thickly, as this can hinder heat dissipation. This is not only detrimental to the child’s recovery but can also exacerbate the illness and potentially lead to heat rash. Fourth, if the child sweats excessively, be sure to wipe the sweat timely and change their clothes. Fifth, in terms of diet, adopt a strategy of small, frequent meals that are light and easy to digest. The child should avoid eating fish, shrimp, spicy, and other stimulating foods. If the child has poor appetite or indigestion, do not force-feed them. Instead, frequently massage their abdomen, and if necessary, administer oral medication to aid digestion. Sixth, ensure adequate caloric intake and that the child urinates frequently and has regular bowel movements. Seventh, actively apply symptomatic treatment for the child and avoid the misuse of antibiotics. If the temperature persists for more than three days or if the condition worsens, it is imperative to visit the hospital promptly to avoid delaying the child's condition.

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Written by Yan Xin Liang

Pediatrics

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How to deal with a child's cold and low fever

When a child has a mild fever due to a cold, it is often likely caused by a viral infection. In this case, it's important to monitor the child's temperature. Initially, physical methods to reduce fever can be adopted, such as encouraging the child to drink more warm water, giving warm water sponge baths, or bathing in warm water. Additionally, appropriate oral antiviral medications and some traditional Chinese medicines, such as those that clear heat and detoxify, can be administered. It is also vital to observe the child's behavior and check for symptoms like coughing, vomiting, runny nose, or diarrhea.

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Written by Feng Ying Shuai

Traditional Chinese Medicine

1min 22sec

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Chills and dizziness are symptoms of what kind of cold?

Chills and dizziness are just symptoms of a common cold, which clinically is categorized into wind-cold, wind-heat, and summer-heat colds. In both wind-cold and wind-heat colds, symptoms of chills and dizziness can appear. When distinguishing between them, generally, a wind-cold cold presents more severe chills but milder fever, and symptoms may include dizziness and covered sweat. Note that sweating while covered is a symptom of wind-cold colds. Other symptoms include headache, sore limbs, and a floating-tight pulse, characteristic of a wind-cold cold. In wind-heat colds, chills and dizziness also occur, but the chills are milder and the fever is more intense. Symptoms include sweating, unresolved heat, dizziness, headache or a sense of swelling, flushed face, red eyes, and signs of heat such as dry mouth, preference for cold drinks, a thin yellow tongue coating, and a floating-rapid pulse. Therefore, in addition to observing chills and dizziness, other clinical symptoms must be considered to determine whether the cold is of the wind-cold or wind-heat type.

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Written by Xu Qing Tian

Otolaryngology

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Nasal congestion cold is which type of cold?

Nasal congestion when catching a cold is a common symptom in daily life, mainly caused by viral infections due to exposure to cold. Common viruses include Coxsackievirus, influenza virus, and parainfluenza virus, all of which can lead to a cold. In addition to nasal congestion, patients with a cold usually also experience clear watery nasal discharge, sneezing, headache, fever, and fatigue among other clinical manifestations. When these symptoms occur, we can first complete a routine blood test and C-reactive protein test. A significant increase in the percentage of lymphocytes may be seen in patients with viral infections. Under the guidance of a physician, antiviral medications and symptomatic treatment drugs that clear the orifices can be used. The patient's symptoms can generally improve gradually within 5-7 days.