Let's talk about menstrual hygiene today.
This topic is filled with advices and suggestions but we shall not forget how important these facts are for women health and also the health of others as women are the ones on whom the family depends.
Defining menstrual hygiene one can say it is the set of activities or habits women should perform during their periods to be safe and healthy.
If a women fails to maintain menstrual hygiene it might turn problematic to her. Poor menstrual hygiene, however, can pose serious health risks, like reproductive and urinary tract infections which can result in future infertility and birth complications. Neglecting to wash hands after changing menstrual products can spread infections, such as hepatitis B.
Firstly use of pads, tampons or menstrual cup is must. Without use of these no hygiene is expected.
Most recommended is the use of sanitary pads. Let's see the pros and cons
The pros of pads
Various absorbency levels
Less risk of toxic shock (bacterial infection)
Healthier than tampons
The cons of pads
Not environmentally friendly
Contain chemicals
Can be bulky
May cause irritation
Are expensive
Many societies still use clothes for the substitute of pads. This is not at all recommended for healthy periods.
Many women face a lot of problems during periods due to cramps. Some remedies are mentioned below.
What can you do for treating Cramps?
Application of heat is known to significantly reduce the pain. You can either use a heated pain relief pad or simply turn toward a trusty hot water bag.
Gently massaging your abdomen and lower back can soothe the pain too.
Try to do some gentle exercises that help in improving the flow of blood to the pelvic area.
Try relaxation techniques such as guided meditations and deep breathing.
If you are pressed for time and cannot rest, over the counter pain medication should do the trick.
For long run one can do some lifestyle changes such as exercising for at least 30 minutes every day, five days a week has many health benefits including less painful periods. This also serves dual purpose by helping you maintain a healthy weight which reduces the chances of an irregular menstrual cycle. Also yoga is useful.
Diet is the most important part for coping any physical challenge to body. Highly recommended points for diet are as follows:
What diet you should follow ?
Eat foods that are rich in fibre and protein. Incorporate green leafy vegetables, nuts, lots of fruits and salads in your diet.
Cutting down your caffeine intake.
Avoid the consumption of foods and drinks that are high in sugar.
Reduce the amount of salt in your food. Excess salt can cause severe water retention which is a common symptom of PMS.
Consult your health care provider and start taking vitamin supplements.
Even after all these sometimes there is need to look out for professional help. Some guidelines for when to do so are given below.
When should you seek medical help?
When none of the home remedies seem to help.
Pain medication does not provide any relief.
If your period gets heavier and cramps increasingly severe over the course of two to three months.
You experience cramps even when you are not on your period.
Period pain starts to manifest in other parts of your body such as groin, thighs, knees and lower back.
Your cramps are accompanied by fever.
You are experiencing severe menstrual cramps for the first time in your adult life.
All these tips and peps are enough for a healthy period. This helps and also if we wish to help others we can do it by reading such blogs and helping someone in need.
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Author : Soam Joshi
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