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Problems Related to Menstruation and Their Effect on Daily Routine

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  Menstrual problems are common among young girls. These deserve careful evaluation as uncorrected menstrual problems may adversely affect the daily routine and quality of life.  Menstrual abnormalities are common in adolescent and can lead to stressful conditions. All over the world around 75% of girls are experiencing problems associated with menstruation The major abnormalities are dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and menstrual irregularities. These disorders may lead to problems in daily activities such as academic excellence, achievements in sports, and loss of self-confidence. The lifestyle pattern of any individual leads to their prone of disease. Female reproductive cycle directly or indirectly influence with diet, physical work, and mental stress. The purpose of this review is to:                              ...

Say NO to PAD- RASH

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  Periods come with a bunch of problems and rashes are one of the most common ones. Period is considered as a nuisance as you spend those four days suffering from menstrual cramps and changing sanitary napkins. Another irritating thing is pad rash. After spending the entire day wearing pads, you tend to develop rashes on your thighs and vaginal area. Women have a busy life, regardless of whether they are working in a corporate office or she is a home maker, she is consistently in a hurry. The going around at home and office may cause rashes due to rubbing of the pad against the skin. In addition to these components, some manufacturers may add fragrances to their pads. Some women’s skin may be sensitive to the chemicals used to provide fragrance. However, most pads place a fragrance layer underneath the absorbent core. This means the fragranced core is unlikely to come in contact with your skin. The top sheet of a sanitary pad is the one that comes in contact most often with y...

To Pad or not to Pad

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  Sanitary napkins should not only provide comfort and safety but must enhance woman’s health and lifestyle. During adolescence, nearly 60 percent women did not have any prior knowledge about menstrual periods. In fact, around 38 percent women had first misinterpreted it as an injury or disease. Ever since then there are some areas in India where people shy about talking periods. Women in the reproductive age group ought to be given proper data about period, and they ought to be told about the benefits of utilizing sanitary napkins. Health sector functionaries should play a proactive role in the convey of such information. Chirag Pan, CEO, PAN Healthcare, says, "Menstrual hygiene and wellness have been known issues in the Indian context. While there has been progress in recent years, it is imperative that we leverage our strength in the Indian value-based systems and inculcate the importance of good menstrual hygiene from the onset of puberty itself. Schools can and must pla...