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  Talk Freely About Menstruation   There are 662.90 million females only in India and there is almost every females have this problem but the major problem is that in India no one can talk on this topic because in India this problem is knows as very shameless thing. Yes I am talking about menstruation or we can say periods also. This problem is very common in females they suffer every 5 to 6 days in every month there are many ways to control this problem some are medical treatment or some of Ayurvedic treatment . But no one talk on this topic so females don’t know anything about the treatment this is the major problem. When it comes about the menstrual hygiene it become the taboo subject which ha not to be discussed in public. Menstrual hygiene means changing of pads, disposal of pads, sanitizing properly, etc and much more. This issue generally comes between the age group of 14 and last the age of 62. Indian parents cannot discuss from their children about menstru...
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  Still a long way to go   Are all sanitary pads of good quality? The Bureau of Indian Standards set out standards for disposable sanitary pads (IS 5405), but these are not enforced. As a result, sanitary pads are more widely available through different channels, but their quality varies greatly.   Do girls and women have sufficient knowledge about the products used? The simple answer is “no”. The popular messaging around sanitary pads (For example, super absorbent, 12-hour protection, scents to mask unseemly odours) obscures the importance of hygienic use, a critical pillar of MHM     What happens to sanitary pads once they are used and thrown? Widespread sanitary pad promotion has overlooked disposal. This issue is concerning for two inter-related reasons. First, when girls lack access to disposal facilities, they tend to use a hygienic/safe product in an unhygienic manner — they often extend its use beyond the recommended time (sometimes using...
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  Past progressive update on Menstrual Health   It is generally considered that the use of sanitary napkins is equivalent to hygiene. This view is critically evaluated in light of evidence. In a highly competitive market, materials used in sanitary napkin products have evolved significantly. Policymakers and regulators need to be informed about the nature of products entering the Indian market and their implications on women’s health and cost to the environment. The menstrual hygiene market now offers some less-known innovations such as menstrual cups, reusable cloth pads and compostable sanitary napkins that could offer a more sustainable direction to the industry. However, they also have their own barriers to access and use. Given the increasing choice available in the market and potential for accessing information, it has become pertinent that relevant stakeholders—such as women, government officials and the media—are made aware of the basket of options for menstrual ...
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