IMAPACT OF POOR MENSTRUAL HYGIENE ON HEALTH
Every women go through the natural physiological process of menstruation in her life. However, although they experience this, not everyone are aware of how to ensure hygiene. During, the time of menstruation the women risk of being infected and the potential of life-threating ailments are increased. If women have poor menstrual hygiene it can lead to many issues on health such as bacterial and fungal infection, irritations etc. to the vaginal and urinary area.
While we should take care of yourself during the menstruation not only because it is important but also it is required to have a healthy and happy life. Ultimately, bad or poor menstrual hygiene can let us feel less confidant and unhappy. Therefore, each women out there deserves to feel confident and happy to live her life peacefully.
What can cause a poor menstrual hygiene practices?
- Bacteria into vaginal can cause to Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Cervical cancer has been increased due to the UTI infections. It occurs in the mouth of uterus are which happens due to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
- Due to unhygienic practices a women can also become unfertile.
- Unbalanced PH level which can cause an unhealthy bacteria
- Growth of bacterial infections can damage the vagina.
- Good or Bad menstrual hygiene also affect women who are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant.
TIPS FOR GOOD MENSTRUAL HYGIENE
- Change the Sanitary Napkins/Tampons/menstrual cup while periods frequently to avoid any contamination of the blood with the vagina area and also the skin irritation
- Avoid scented products made for intimate hygiene, which can effect vagina area and can disturb by having irritation and heavy white discharge.
- Avoid tight clothes while period to have a breath which help to stay fresh and dry
- Wash your vagina area especially while changing the sanitary napkins/Tampons/Menstrual cup.
- Do not use the sanitary napkins/Tampons/Menstrual cup more than 4-6 hours or as recommended by the product, which can affect vagina area.
Author:
Chanchal Jangid
Officer - Sales & Marketing
Support2@amipolymer.com
Ami Polymer Pvt Ltd.