Understanding the importance of menstrual hygiene

Read this informative blog by IVF experts of the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World on the importance of menstrual hygiene

Menstruation forms an integral part of a woman’s reproductive system. It starts in adolescence and lasts till menopause. In simple words, it is a monthly cycle in which a woman’s body undergoes series of changes to prepare for pregnancy. Menstrual hygiene plays very important in this respect. Through this article IVF experts of the best IVF center in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World share some valuable insights on menstrual hygiene, its significance on mental and physical health, etc.

How important is menstrual hygiene?

“It is extremely important. Ignoring menstrual hygiene has a serious impact on one’s mental and reproductive health, making one vulnerable to infections. It has been seen that poor menstrual hygiene have been the major reason for high rate of Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs). Lack of knowledge about proper menstrual hygiene also plays a vital role in contributing to this. You would be surprised to know that nearly 70% of women are not even aware of menstrual hygiene and only 48-50% women use sanitary pads,” says Dr. Gunjan Gupta, renowned gynaecologist Ghaziabad and the Medical Director & Founder of Gunjan IVF World the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad. Gunjan IVF World – North India’s most awarded IVF clinic by ETHealthworld has three other highly advanced clinic in Janakpuri, Meerut and Noida.

So, what does it include?

“It is important to inculcate menstrual hygiene as a habit. There are variety of things that could be included in the practices like the selection of proper sanitary products, personal cleanliness regimes and management of the menstrual waste,” said Dr. Aastha Raheja, Consultant at a well-known IVF clinic in Indirapuram – Gunjan IVF World.

How to maintain proper menstrual hygiene?

Here are 3 simple things to keep in mind when it comes to menstrual hygiene:

1. Always change frequently: “It is important to keep changing your pads or tampons frequently, even if you have heavy or light flow. Changing them in every 2-3 hours is a must. It helps to put a check to irritation, rashes or urinary tract infections, in particular,” commented Dr. Anshu Dhar, Consultant at a celebrated IVF centre in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World.
2. Wash your hands always: “Please wash your hands before and after using a menstrual product. This will keep infections away;” added Dr. Shubhda Gupta, gynecologist Noida and Consultant at Gunjan IVF World, the best IVF centre in Noida.Wash your hands always: “Please wash your hands before and after using a menstrual product. This will keep infections away;” added Dr. Shubhda Gupta, gynecologist Noida and Consultant at Gunjan IVF World, the best IVF centre in Noida.
3. Avoid using scented washes: “Menstrual odour or smell is extremely natural. That does not mean you have to use a deodorant or scented wash. Using them can lead to infections, irritation and growth of bacteria,” mentioned Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant and Centre In- Charge at Gunjan IVF World – the most trusted IVF clinic in Janakpuri.

Follow these simple practices for proper menstrual hygiene.

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