Menstrual Health & Hygiene female awarness

health hygine and mentrual care fot female

1. Menstrual Health & Hygiene Dr. Kiran Shinde Aiwale Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Solaris Hospital, Thane

2. Around 1.8 billion people menstruate every month worldwide, meaning at a given point each day, 800 million (80 corores ) women and girls menstruate, comprising 26% of the global population.

3. Female Reproductive System

4. What is menstruation/menses? Menstruation also known as period is regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of uterus through the vagina. Menstruation is a natural part of the reproductive cycle. The first menstruation (menarche) occurs between 09 and 13 years. The menstrual cycle occurs due to rise and fall of hormones.

5. Why women menstruate?

6. What is menstrual hygiene?

7. Elements of menstrual hygiene Use of clean material to absorb or collect menstrual blood Ability to change material in privacy Access to facilities with soap & water Ability to suitably dispose of used materials

8. Elements of menstrual health Understand what is normal and what isn’t during menstruation Seek help during abnormalities

9. Why? Good menstrual hygiene practices can prevent infections, reduce odors and help you stay comfortable during your period. It gives confidence to live their life normally. Proper menstrual hygiene make school life easy . Talking before starting of periods is very important to ensure that girls know how to handle their scary first period. Debunking myths and taboos can keep girls safe.

10. Menstrual hygiene products

11. PADS CLOTH PADS REUSABLE CLOTHS TAMPONS MENSTRUAL CUPS

12. Dispose the products safely. wash your hands every time you visit the washroom. Change pads every 4-6 hrs. wear clean and comfortable underwear preferably cotton. right way of washing the area is from front to back and not other way around.

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