Personal
hygiene during Periods, Menses, Menstruation
A girl needs to practice a high level
of personal hygiene during her periods. The person hygiene starts from the
selection of the best sanitary product, its proper usage, disposal, body
cleanliness and diet.
Things to keep in mind before choosing a
sanitary pad / napkin:
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Have a fair knowledge about the different styles, sizes, designs
and thickness that are available.
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Consider the absorbency, comfort and best support system for
preventing blood leakage and pad slippage.
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Try to purchase one with a cotton net surface with super
absorption middle layer to prevent wet skin surface and skin rashes.
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Look for one which is not very thick and bulky to stay more
comfortable.
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It is always good to use a combination of pads suitable for day,
night, heavy flow and light flow.
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Changing a pad usually depends on the rate of the menstrual
flow. One needs to change the pad more frequently when the flow is heavy.
Change the pads every 3-4 hours mainly the first 2 days of the period.
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Changing pads frequently also saves you from the embarrassment
of menstrual blood odor. When blood stays for a long time in contact of air, it
produces an unpleasant odor. Choose odor control napkins with fragrance to
prevent period smell.
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Carefully peel away the sanitary pad from the panty starting
from the top moving all the way down.
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Wrap the pad in a newspaper and throw it in the dustbin. Make
sure the dustbin in which you dispose your used sanitary pad is not inside your
bedroom or kitchen.
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Wear a new pad and wash your hands properly.
How long one should wear a disposable sanitary pad?
- Changing a pad usually depends on the rate of
the menstrual flow. One needs to change the pad more frequently when the
flow is heavy. Change the pads every 3-4 hours mainly the first 2 days of
the period.
- Changing pads frequently also saves you from
the embarrassment of menstrual blood odor. When blood stays for a long
time in contact of air, it produces an unpleasant odor. Choose odor
control napkins with fragrance to prevent period smell.
How to dispose a disposable sanitary pad?
·
Carefully peel away the sanitary pad from the panty starting
from the top moving all the way down.
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Wrap the pad in a newspaper and throw it in the dustbin. Make
sure the dustbin in which you dispose your used sanitary pad is not inside your
bedroom or kitchen.
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Wear a new pad and wash your hands properly.
Precautions while using a sanitary pad: Sanitary pads
cannot be used during swimming. Never enter a pool while you are using a pad.
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In case you feel some itching around the thighs or vagina, never
scratch the area while wearing a pad. It can rub against your skin and cause
rashes.
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Don’t wear a panty with loose elastic. Good elastic secures the
pad and the panty in place.
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When planning to wear a tight trouser or boy shorts, tampons are
a better choice as they are not at all visible through the garment. However, if
you are not comfortable using tampon, you can go for an ultra-thin sanitary pad
as it is less visible. You can also team up your tight fitting trousers or
short with long t-shirts.
Precautions during periods:
- Avoid sex with your partner during your menses
as it can be unhygienic and messy.
Body cleanliness and diet during periods:
- It is very important to maintain a high level
of hygiene during your periods to avoid vaginal and urinary tract
infections.
- Sanitary pads can cause some irritation on the
inner thighs. Keep your genitals clean to overcome the problem.
- Take a warm water bath twice a day during your
menses to stay fresh and healthy.
- Wear clean and bright clothes.
- Wash your hands before and after changing a
sanitary pad.
- In case you get some stain on your panty
change it immediately.
- Eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
- Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water.
For
more details & Consultation Feel free to contact us.
Vivekanantha Clinic Consultation Champers
at
Chennai:- 9786901830
Panruti:- 9443054168
Pondicherry:- 9865212055 (Camp)
For appointment please Call us or Mail Us
For appointment: SMS your Name -Age – Mobile Number - Problem in Single word -
date and day - Place of appointment (Eg: Rajini – 30 - 99xxxxxxx0 – Menses Problems, – 21st
Oct, Sunday - Chennai ), You will receive Appointment details through SMS
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