5 things to keep in mind for good menstrual hygiene

Maintaining menstrual hygiene can be challenging for some. Unfortunately, so many women in developing countries have proper access to facilities or information related to such hygienic practices.

- Dr Manisha Ranjan

Therefore, no wonder we can get flustered with the idea of getting our first period and often forget to pay attention to the need to ensure good menstrual hygiene. Do you know poor menstrual hygiene is one of the primary reasons for the occurrence of diseases in women? To maintain healthy menstrual hygiene, we need to follow the below-given tips to ensure wealthy health. These do's, and don'ts will be very helpful for first-timers.

Choose your sanitary method carefully- From sanitary pads, and tampons to menstrual cups, each woman should choose a product that provides her maximum comfort. In addition, it must be kept in mind that only one method of sanitation must be used at a time; using multiple ones can lead to rashes, infections or even Toxic Shock Syndrome.