Menstrual Hygiene: It is very important to take special care of hygiene during periods. During this, if women take any carelessness, then it can cause many health problems. To increase awareness about this, Menstrual Hygiene Day is also celebrated every year. This day is celebrated every year on 28 May. It is very important for women to have correct information related to periods.
In such a situation, if you do not take care of hygiene, then due to this you may have problems like itching, burning and UTI. Let us know which tips you can follow to take care of hygiene during periods.
Changing sanitary pads/tampons
It is important that you keep changing the sanitary pad every 4 to 6 hours. Apart from this, tampons should be changed every 4 to 8 hours. Prolonged use can become a breeding ground for bacteria. This later works to harm you.
Clean clothes and undergarments
Wear well-washed clothes. Wash the undergarments thoroughly and dry them in the sun. Avoid wearing wet undergarments. There can be different types of bacteria in it.
Keep yourself clean
It is very important to keep yourself clean during periods. You can use lukewarm water for bathing and cleaning the vaginal area. Avoid using chemical-rich products to clean the vaginal area. Wash hands immediately after changing sanitary pads/tampons. Do take care of all these small things.
Be active
During periods, women usually have problems with abdominal pain, back pain and pain in their hands and feet. During this, period bloating is also often encountered. To avoid this, it is necessary that you walk or do yoga for some time. This will help you to get rid of the pan during periods.
Stay hydrated
To maintain the pH level, it is necessary that you keep drinking water every now and then. To keep yourself hydrated, it is important that you drink water. It also reduces the risk of infection.
