Importance of Menstrual Hygiene For Women

Every year, Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated on May 28. We spoke to Dr Anderson Perth, Senior Consultant and Gynaecologist, to understand the importance of menstrual hygienefor women.

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Good menstrual hygiene is important for preventing infections, including sexually transmitted diseases and urinary tract infections.

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Maintaining good menstrual hygiene is important to maintaining the pH level of the vagina. Alteration in the flora can increase the chances of bacterial infections.

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If you do not maintain menstrual hygiene, frequent infections can increase the risks of abortions and preterm delivery.

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According to the expert, when cleaning the vagina, you must wipe it towards the anus and not vice versa. It helps to clean the intimate area without increasing the risks of infections.

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Dr Anderson said that healthy menstrual practices include washing hands before and after changing sanitary products, frequently changing products and disposing them hygienically.

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Importance of Menstrual Hygiene For Women

May 25, 2023

Every year, Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated on May 28. We spoke to Dr Anderson Perth, Senior Consultant and Gynaecologist, to understand the importance of menstrual hygienefor women.

Good menstrual hygiene is important for preventing infections, including sexually transmitted diseases and urinary tract infections.

PREVENTS INFECTIONS

Maintaining good menstrual hygiene is important to maintaining the pH level of the vagina. Alteration in the flora can increase the chances of bacterial infections.

MAINTAINS PH OF VAGINA

If you do not maintain menstrual hygiene, frequent infections can increase the risks of abortions and preterm delivery.

INCREASED RISKS OF ABORTIONS

According to the expert, when cleaning the vagina, you must wipe it towards the anus and not vice versa. It helps to clean the intimate area without increasing the risks of infections.

DIRECTIONS OF CLEANING VAGINA

Dr Anderson said that healthy menstrual practices include washing hands before and after changing sanitary products, frequently changing products and disposing them hygienically.

HEALTHY MENSTRUAL PRACTICES

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