Types, pros and cons of period products or Menstrual absorbents used in India

See the comparison of cost,pros and cons of all the different types of period products or menstrual hygiene products or menstrual absorbents used in India.

1. Different menstrual absorbents used in India

2. SANITARY NAPKINS/ pads

3. TAMPONS

4. CLOTH PADS/ well maintained cloth

5. MENSTRUAL CUP

6. DISHONOURABLE MENTIONS ASH/MUD/COW DUNG OLD RAGS/ waste cloth

7. Menstrual Absorbent used in India COST PER YEAR (INR) Disposal issue to environment Safety for health Comfort Ease of reuse SANITARY NAPKINS/ PADS 1500 Yes Less Average NA TAMPON 2500 Yes Less Average NA CLOTH PAD 800 ( zero cost if homemade ) No Good Good Wash and dry MENSTRUAL CUP 200 Minimal Good Great (with practice) Wash and sterilize OLD RAGS/WASTE CLOTH NONE May be Bad Depends NA MUD/ASH/COW DUNG NONE May be Bad No NA Comparing Menstrual Absorbents currently used in India