Menstrual Hygiene Day is recognized on 28th May worldwide. The day was initiated to break the taboos around menstruation and raise awareness about maintaining good menstrual hygiene. This article sheds light on the importance of menstrual hygiene and several measures for it. Menstruation or monthly periods holds the key to reproductive health. It also contributes to regulating hormonal balance and several other processes in the body.
Unhygienic practices during these periods can have detrimental effects on the body. Hence, the adoption of good hygienic practices during periods is of utmost importance. Given below are some health risks associated with unhygienic practices. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) Using unhygienic absorbents or prolonged use of sanitary napkins provide a sustained environment for the growth of certain microbes like Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli,…
