Can I take an enema during periods/menstrual cycles?

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• Can children also take an enema?

  Children above the age of 1 can take an enema. Please take special note of the following points if giving enema to a child below the age of 5 -  1) Do not use more than 100 ml of water for a child.  2) Instead of a regular nozzle, use a rubber ...

• Can I take an enema if I am pregnant?

  It is safe to take an enema during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Please do not use more than 200 ml of water in the enema pot. However, strictly avoid enema in the last 6 months of pregnancy.

• What is the best time to take an enema?

  The best time to take the enema is early in the morning on an empty stomach after your normal bowel movements. But if that's not possible then you can do it at any other time. Just maintain a gap of 2 hours between your meals and enema and always ...

• Can I take an enema in the case of herpes?

  You can take enema in case of herpes but do so with utmost care.  If you experience even slight pain or bleeding while taking an enema, then immediately stop the enema. We should not cause any violence to the body. Please follow the rest of the ...

• Can I fast during my periods?

  Yes, it is safe to fast during your menstrual cycles.