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Correlation of behaviors with microbiological changes in vaginal flora. (1/43)
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is characterized by dramatic changes in the vaginal ecosystem. Women without evidence of vaginal infection may exhibit transient changes in their flora. We prospectively followed up women by using diaries and self-obtained vaginal smears to correlate behaviors with changes in flora. The majority of women (38/51, 78%) had significant, although transient, changes. Behaviors associated with unstable flora were a history of BV, a greater number of partners, and more frequent episodes of receptive oral sex. Only the latter remained significantly associated in the multivariate analysis. Variables that were associated with day-to-day variability in the flora included use of vaginal medication, menses, greater number of partners, spermicide use, more frequent vaginal intercourse, and less frequent use of condoms. Only a minority of women (11/51, 22%) maintained a "normal" lactobacillus-predominant flora. Factors associated with instability of the flora are similar to those epidemiologically associated with BV. (+info)Toxic shock syndrome in the United States: surveillance update, 1979 1996. (2/43)
Menstrual toxic shock syndrome (TSS) emerged as a public health threat to women of reproductive age in 1979 80. We reviewed surveillance data for the period 1979 to 1996, when 5,296 cases were reported, and discuss changes in the epidemiologic features of TSS. (+info)Medical devices; labeling for menstrual tampon for the "ultra" absorbency. Food and Drug Administration, HHS. Final rule. (3/43)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule that amends its menstrual tampon labeling regulation to add the term "ultra" absorbency for tampons that absorb 15 to 18 grams (g) of fluid with the syngyna test. At present, FDA requires standardized terms to be used for the labeling of a menstrual tampon to indicate its particular absorbency. This rule enables consumers to compare the absorbency of one brand and style of tampon with the absorbency of other brands and styles. FDA is issuing this final rule under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) to ensure that labeling of menstrual tampons is not misleading. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is proposing to change the standardized menstrual tampon term "junior" to "light". (+info)Site-specific prevalence and cell densities of selected microbes in the lower reproductive tract of menstruating tampon users. (4/43)
OBJECTIVE: To assess differences in prevalence and cell densities of enterococci, Gram negative enterics (GNEs), yeast and Staphylococcus aureus among four genital sites and to examine whether the presence of organisms at one site affected the presence of organisms at other sites. METHODS: Swab samples from the perineum, below and above the hymen, and the posterior fornix obtained from 52 tampon users on menstrual cycle day 3 were analyzed for site-specific prevalence and cell densities of microorganisms. RESULTS: Enterococci and GNEs were the most prevalent study organisms at all sites and decreased in prevalence from the perineum to the posterior fornix. Cell densities similarly decreased from below the hymen to the posterior fornix. Yeast were detected at the hymen only; S. aureus frequency was similarly low at all sites. Yeast and S. aureus site-specific cell densities were similar. The above- and below-hymen sites were similar in prevalence and cell density of organisms. An above-chance association existed between the presence of any study organism below the hymen and above the hymen and was strongest for GNEs. CONCLUSIONS: The pattern of genital colonization with enterococci and GNEs reflects their likely gastrointestinal source. The absence of significant differences in the prevalence and cell densities of study microflora above and below the hymen combined with an above-chance association of the presence of microorganisms at these regions suggests that the regions above and below the hymen are not different with respect to the presence of the organisms evaluated in this study. (+info)Detection of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm on tampons and menses components. (5/43)
Culturing has detected vaginal Staphylococcus aureus in 10%-20% of women. Because growth mode can affect virulence expression, this study examined S. aureus-biofilm occurrence in 44 paired-tampon and vaginal-wash-specimens from 18 prescreened women, using fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). All 44 specimens were also analyzed for S. aureus by standard culturing on mannitol salt agar, which produced positive results for 15 of the 44 specimens. FISH detected S. aureus cells in all 44 specimens, and S. aureus biofilm was observed in 37 of the 44 specimens. Independent confirmation of the presence of S. aureus in specimens from all 18 women was also obtained by amplification, via polymerase chain reaction, of an S. aureus-specific nuclease gene. The results of this study demonstrate that S. aureus biofilm can form on tampons and menses components in vivo. Additionally, the prevalence of vaginal S. aureus carriage may be more prevalent than what is currently demonstrated by standard culturing techniques. (+info)Clinical safety-in-use study of a new tampon design. (6/43)
OBJECTIVE: To confirm the safety of a new experimental Tampax tampon and applicator compared with that of a currently marketed Tampax tampon and applicator using comprehensive gynecological and microbiological assessments. METHODS: A 2-month, single-blind, randomized, crossover study was conducted in which each subject served as her own control. Safety was evaluated by comparing potential product-related irritation (using colposcopic examination and subject diary data), assessment of vaginal discharge, vaginal pH, and effects on selected microorganisms (yeast, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and group B streptococci) obtained by vaginal swab cultures after normal menstrual use in the experimental and control groups. RESULTS: In total, 110 women completed the study. There were no significant differences between the groups that used either the experimental or control tampon with regard to prevalence or mean cell density for the selected microorganisms. No differences were observed in the incidence or severity of erythema, in abrasion or ulceration of the cervix, vagina, introitus, vulva or perineum, or in mean vaginal pH and discharge assessments. There were equivalent low incidences of reported symptoms such as discomfort during insertion, wear or removal, and a similar low incidence of burning, stinging or itching during use of either the control or experimental tampon. There was a more favorable overall product rating for the experimental tampon (p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS: This approach provides a combination of gynecological, microbiological and self-reported (diary recall) methodologies in order to assess tampon safety during use more thoroughly than has previously been reported, and it supports a comparable safety profile for the experimental tampon and a currently marketed tampon. (+info)Factors affecting the detection rate of human papillomavirus. (7/43)
BACKGROUND: Maximizing the accuracy of human papillomavirus (HPV) detection from a single sample is important for clinical and research purposes. The purpose of this study was to determine whether cyclic hormonal variation, recent sexual intercourse, interval between samplings, and the technique used to sample affect the detection of HPV. METHODS: This study was a prospective, longitudinal, randomized controlled trial. Three techniques for self-sampling (2 consecutive synthetic polyester fiber [Dacron] swabs, a single Dacron swab, and a tampon) were repeated at 3 different sampling times during a period of 4 to 6 weeks in addition to 1 clinician-directed sampling of the ectocervix and endocervix at the first sampling time. All self-samplings were taken in a proscribed randomized order. Women (aged 18 to 68 years) attending a colposcopy clinic for abnormal cytology or abnormal cervical appearance participated in the study. The outcome measure was the detection of HPV by polymerase chain reaction amplification. RESULTS: The 103 participants provided 1,189 cervicovaginal samplings. Logistic regression indicated that intercourse within 48 hours of sampling did not result in a greater detection of high-risk or any HPV type (odds ratio [OR] = 1.05, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.65-1.69; OR = 1.08, 95% CI, 0.73-1.60, respectively). Among those women who have regular menstrual cycles, there was no cyclic effect on HPV detection for high-risk and any HPV types. Time from previous sampling did not affect HPV detection. Among the self-sampling techniques, using a single self-swab and the tampon resulted in the detection of HPV between 10% and 35% less often than using 2 consecutive swabs (P < .025). Self-sampling with 2 swabs was not significantly different from clinician sampling for detecting high-risk HPV types (OR for self-sampling = 0.87 (95% CI, 0.66-1.13)). CONCLUSIONS: HPV detection is not dependent on menstrual cycle timings, the recency of intercourse, or the time between samplings, but it is dependent on the sampling technique. (+info)Medical devices; labeling for menstrual tampons; ranges of absorbency, change from "junior" to "light." Final rule. (8/43)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule that amends its menstrual tampon labeling regulation to change the current term for tampons that absorb 6 grams (g) and under of fluid. A tampon with absorbency of 6 g or less is currently required to be labeled as "junior". FDA is changing the term "junior" to "light". The term "junior" implies that the tampon is only for younger or teenage women when, in fact, it may be appropriate for women of any age with light menstrual flow. FDA encourages women to use the lowest absorbency tampon appropriate for their flow to help minimize the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). At present, FDA requires standardized terms to be used for the labeling of a menstrual tampon to indicate its particular absorbency. This rule enables women to compare the absorbency of one brand and style of tampons with the absorbency of other brands and styles. FDA is issuing this final rule under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) to ensure that labeling of menstrual tampons is not misleading. (+info)Menstrual hygiene products are items used by menstruating individuals to absorb or collect blood and maintain cleanliness and comfort during menstruation. These products typically include sanitary napkins, tampons, menstrual cups, and reusable cloth pads. They are designed to be safe, comfortable, and effective in managing menstrual flow and preventing leakage, while also being convenient and discreet to use. It is essential to maintain proper menstrual hygiene to prevent discomfort, skin irritation, and infection during menstruation.
Feminine hygiene products are personal care items specifically designed for women to manage menstruation and maintain cleanliness and freshness of the female genital area. The most common types of feminine hygiene products include:
1. Sanitary napkins or pads: These are rectangular-shaped absorbent pads worn inside underwear to absorb menstrual flow. They come in various sizes, absorbencies, and designs, including wings to secure the pad in place.
2. Tampons: A tampon is a cylindrical-shaped, compact piece of soft, absorbent material inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual flow. They come with applicators or without, and in different absorbencies.
3. Menstrual cups: These are flexible, funnel-shaped cups made from silicone or rubber that are inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual flow. They can be reused after cleaning and are considered a more eco-friendly alternative to single-use pads and tampons.
4. Liners: Thinner and smaller than sanitary napkins, liners are used for light discharge or spotting between periods, after sexual intercourse, or during postpartum recovery.
5. Intimate wipes: These are pre-moistened towelettes designed for cleaning the external genital area. They can be useful for freshening up throughout the day, especially during menstruation, exercise, or travel.
6. Douches: A douche is a device used to introduce a stream of water or a medicated solution into the vagina to cleanse it. However, douching is not generally recommended by medical professionals as it can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina and potentially lead to infections.
It's essential to choose feminine hygiene products that are comfortable, reliable, and safe for personal use. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper usage and disposal, and consult a healthcare provider if you have any concerns or questions about your menstrual health or feminine hygiene.
"Pterocarpus" is not a medical term itself, but rather it's the name of a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. The trees and shrubs in this genus are native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and America. Some species of Pterocarpus are used in traditional medicine for various purposes.
For example, Pterocarpus santalinus, also known as red sanders or saunderswood, is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. Its heartwood extract is also used as a natural dye in traditional medicine.
However, it's important to note that the use of Pterocarpus species in traditional medicine has not been extensively studied in clinical trials, so their safety and efficacy are not well-established. Therefore, it's recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before using any herbal remedies or supplements made from these plants.
Stevia is not a medical term, but a common name for a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. Here's a definition related to its use as a sweetener:
Stevia: A natural non-nutritive sweetener and sugar substitute derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, which is native to South America. The sweetening compounds in stevia are called steviol glycosides, which have up to 350 times the sweetness of sucrose (table sugar) but contain minimal calories and do not raise blood sugar levels. Stevia extracts are often used as a sugar substitute in food and beverages, including drinks, desserts, and baked goods. It is also available in powdered or liquid forms for general use as a sweetener.
Anti-infective agents, local, are medications that are applied directly to a specific area of the body to prevent or treat infections caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites. These agents include topical antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and anti-parasitic drugs. They work by killing or inhibiting the growth of the infectious organisms, thereby preventing their spread and reducing the risk of infection. Local anti-infective agents are often used to treat skin infections, eye infections, and other localized infections, and can be administered as creams, ointments, gels, solutions, or drops.
Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental issues such as cavities, gum disease, bad breath, and other oral health problems. It involves regular brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash to remove plaque and food particles that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Regular dental check-ups and cleanings are also an essential part of maintaining good oral hygiene. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a range of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections, so it is important to prioritize oral health as part of overall health and wellbeing.
Hygiene is the science and practice of maintaining and promoting health and preventing disease through cleanliness in personal and public environments. It includes various measures such as handwashing, bathing, using clean clothes, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, proper waste disposal, safe food handling, and managing water supplies to prevent the spread of infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
In a medical context, hygiene is crucial in healthcare settings to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and ensure patient safety. Healthcare professionals are trained in infection control practices, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental cleaning and disinfection, and safe injection practices.
Overall, maintaining good hygiene is essential for overall health and well-being, reducing the risk of illness and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Hand hygiene refers to the practices of cleaning hands for the purpose of removing pathogens (disease-causing microorganisms) and preventing their spread. It is an important component of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings as well as in everyday life. The two main techniques for hand hygiene are handwashing with soap and water, and using alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Proper hand hygiene can help prevent the transmission of respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses, as well as various healthcare-associated infections.
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- We may not realise it, but non biodegradable products present in our tampons, pads, liners and other menstrual hygiene products can choke this planet. (lemmebe.com)
- An article in Communications Engineering reports the development of menstrual pads made of a plant-based high-quality absorption material. (nature.com)
- In Venezuela, "one in four women does not have menstrual hygiene products and they improvise unhygienic alternatives, such as old clothes, cloths, cardboard or toilet paper to make pads that function as sanitary napkins," activist Natasha Saturno, with the Solidarity Action NGO, tells IPS. (globalissues.org)
- The "Menstrual Hygiene Scheme" provides sanitary pads to girls aged 10 to 19, at a rate of ₹6 for a pack of six napkins. (thehindu.com)
- Reusable pads and menstrual cups offer an economical, sustainable, and more comfortable alternative to disposable pads. (globalgiving.org)
- A donation of any amount to help us support 5000 girls with reusable pads and menstrual cups so that they can manage their periods with dignity, stay in school and complete their education. (globalgiving.org)
- Access to reusable pads and menstrual cups provides a girl child with the means to manage her periods with dignity. (globalgiving.org)
- Health, Education, Research and Policy organisation (HERPol Africa), a Tamale-based non-governmental organisation, is asking government to scrap taxes on menstrual hygiene products especially sanitary pads. (com.gh)
- Dr Dufailu made the call when HERPol Africa visited Zangbalun Junior High School in the Kumbungu District of the Northern Region to educate adolescent girls on the importance of knowing about their menstrual cycles and menstrual hygiene, the different types of sanitary pads and how to use them through practical demonstration. (com.gh)
- This compels some young girls to miss classes during their menstrual period while others, who resort to use of unhygienic materials as pads, suffer some infections. (com.gh)
- He called on the United Nations, World Health Organisation, United Nations Children's Fund, governments, and all relevant bodies to make menstrual pads a part of first aid kit to give young girls across the world, universal access to them. (com.gh)
- In February 2017, news outlets reported on a new product called "Mensez" and its promise to solve menstrual inconveniences and serve as an alternative to tampons and pads by gluing women's labia together, along with the inventor's claims that it would revolutionize the menstruation-product industry. (snopes.com)
- In states or municipalities where basic menstrual hygiene products, like pads, menstrual cups, or tampons, are still taxed as non-essential wellness items in a phenomenon nicknamed "the tampon tax," people living below the poverty line can't use food stamps, Medicaid, or any other form of government assistance to procure the hygienic products they need. (mtv.com)
- From sanitary pads and tampons to panty liners , wipes and menstrual Cups , we've got you protected. (superdrug.com)
- WVIL continues to advocate for free sanitary pads for all girls in schools as girls are still facing challenges in accessing hygiene products in the country. (wvi.org)
- One potential solution to this problem is using eco-reusable pads, which offer a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to disposable menstrual products. (stanford.edu)
- These pads are washable and can be reused multiple times, making them an ideal solution for girls who lack access to adequate menstrual products. (stanford.edu)
- By promoting the use of eco-reusable pads, we can help empower girls to take control of their menstrual health and well-being while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. (stanford.edu)
- One such solution is the provision of affordable menstrual hygiene products, such as "eco-reusable" pads, which are low-cost, sustainable, and more hygienic than traditional menstrual hygiene products. (stanford.edu)
- With production becoming constrained, the availability of these product, including disposable and reusable sanitary pads at a rural level. (medgadget.com)
- Menstrual cups have been heralded as a sustainable alternative to pads and tampons, and have been growing in popularity in recent years. (livescience.com)
- Now, a new review study has some good news for menstrual cup fans: The flexible cups that collect menses blood appear to be a safe option for managing periods , and they may be as effective as pads and tampons for preventing leakage. (livescience.com)
- Menstrual cups are typically bell-shaped and collect menses blood rather than absorb it, as tampons and pads do. (livescience.com)
- Despite the close contact with the female body, pads, tampons or menstrual cups are hardly regulated in the EU. (ofi.at)
- Washable cloth pads, period underwear and menstrual cups, all of which appear very sustainable, are becoming increasingly popular. (ofi.at)
- Menstrual cups vs. pads and tampons: How do they compare? (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Those who are committed to reducing waste created by the plastic, non-recyclable, and non-biodegradable materials present in disposable pads and tampons are choosing them over other menstrual hygiene products. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Four of these studies, totaling 293 participants, directly compared menstrual cups with tampons and disposable pads to see which ones were most likely to leak. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- As a necessary and recurring expense, menstrual hygiene products such as tampons, pads and pantiliners may represent a financial constraint for many, detracting from other basic needs, preventing involvement in Yale programming or even leading to the use of unsafe and/or unsanitary materials to staunch blood flow. (yaledailynews.com)
- Studies in India, Uganda and Kenya have found that when affordable reusable cloth pads are offered as an alternative along with balanced information on products and use, they are an acceptable alternative and can address the access gap amongst the lowest wealth quintiles. (rhsupplies.org)
- Background: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been detected in feminine hygiene products (FHPs), especially in tampons and sanitary pads. (cdc.gov)
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- Menstruation products are not currently covered by Medicaid, the WIC program or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps. (dailygazette.com)
- CARACAS, May 26 (IPS) - Menstrual hygiene management is elusive for millions of poor women and girls in Latin America, who suffer because their living conditions make it difficult or impossible for them to access resources and services that could make menstruation a simple normal part of life. (globalissues.org)
- UNFPA's theme this year for international Menstrual Hygiene Day , which is celebrated every May 28, is "Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030", the target date for compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the international community at the United Nations. (globalissues.org)
- After a "Tax-free Menstruation" campaign, in 2018 Colombia became the first country in the Americas to eliminate VAT - 16 percent - on menstrual hygiene products. (globalissues.org)
- Further more, access to menstrual materials can help reduce the stigma attached to menstruation and empower girls to talk about their menstrual health with friends and family. (globalgiving.org)
- Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) or menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) refers to access to menstrual hygiene products to absorb or collect the flow of blood during menstruation, privacy to change the materials, and access to facilities to dispose of used menstrual management materials. (wikipedia.org)
- Menstruation can be a barrier to education for many girls, as a lack of effective sanitary products restricts girls' involvement in educational and social activities. (wikipedia.org)
- An accepted definition of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is: "Women and adolescent girls use a clean material to absorb or collect menstrual blood, and this material can be changed in privacy as often as necessary for the duration of menstruation. (wikipedia.org)
- The CLTS Knowledge Hub gives a definition that accounts for these four aspects as well as social and cultural factors: Menstrual hygiene management' is the way in which women and adolescent girls deal with their menstruation. (wikipedia.org)
- Good) MHM requires a minimum level of knowledge and awareness in women and adolescent girls to manage their menstruation effectively and hygienically by using a clean material to absorb or collect menstrual blood, by practicing good hygiene and personal care during their period, and by having access to facilities to wash or dispose of used menstrual management materials with dignity and in an environmentally responsible manner. (wikipedia.org)
- It encompasses both the menstrual hygiene management practices and the broader systemic factors that link menstruation with health, well-being, gender, education, equity, empowerment, and human rights (in particular the human right to water and sanitation). (wikipedia.org)
- For women and girls, the lack of safe, accessible water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is particularly troubling during menstruation and childbirth. (wikipedia.org)
- This study examines the association of menstrual hygiene management knowledge, facilities and practice with absence from school during menstruation among Bangladeshi schoolgirls. (bmj.com)
- Enabling girls to manage menstruation at school by providing knowledge and management methods prior to menarche, privacy and a positive social environment around menstrual issues has the potential to benefit students by reducing school absence. (bmj.com)
- Therefore, there is an urgent need to switch to sustainable menstruation which is all about being aware of the negative environmental impacts of disposable sanitary products which eventually contributes to plastic waste generation and ends up in our oceans and landfills. (org.in)
- Launched by Okamoto and Forand in 2014, the Oregon-based nonprofit seeks to eliminate period poverty and diminish stigmas surrounding menstruation by providing free menstrual hygiene products to those in need. (mtv.com)
- Menstruation is still a key reason that girls do not attend school approximately 1 to 4 days a month, each month due to pain, lack of sanitary products, or a lack of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities. (wvi.org)
- Moreover, the cultural taboo surrounding menstruation in certain communities, coupled with the limited access to menstrual hygiene products, creates a complex issue that has a profound impact on the health, education, and social well-being of girls in rural Zimbabwe. (stanford.edu)
- As women experience natural processes like menstruation, pregnancy and breastfeeding, it becomes even more crucial for women to ensure that they take proper care of their hygiene all the time. (medgadget.com)
- Moreover, of 69 educational websites from 27 countries that provide information about puberty and menstruation, only 30% mentioned menstrual cups at all. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- You see, this coming Sunday, May 28, is being celebrated as Menstrual Hygiene Day, in recognition of the challenges that some women face regarding access to menstrual products, education about menstruation, and period-friendly sanitation facilities. (jamaica-gleaner.com)
- The project also provided solutions to manage menstruation hygienically based on local and available resources, including how to properly use hygienic sanitary products. (womendeliver.org)
- Growing up, I always had really easy access to menstrual hygiene, not only in terms of good quality sanitary products but also proper information on menstruation. (womendeliver.org)
- In 2014, I co-founded an NGO called 'Kalyani' to address the neglected need to raise awareness about menstruation, promote safe hygienic menstrual practices and fight social taboos related to menstruation. (womendeliver.org)
World Menstrual Hygiene Day4
- This past Sunday marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day. (dailygazette.com)
- The event was in line with this year's World Menstrual Hygiene Day awareness creation. (com.gh)
- The World Menstrual Hygiene Day is marked on May 28, every year, to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management, and raise awareness about the issues faced by those, who do not have access to sanitary products. (com.gh)
- World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023: Are small-scale incinerators a good idea? (org.in)
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- The Global Menstrual Cups Market is anticipated to reach USD 1514.01 million by 2023, as per a new detailed report by Market Research Future (MRFR). (medgadget.com)
- The Global Menstrual Cup Market will grow steady at the CAGR of 5% during the forecasted period of 2017-2023. (medgadget.com)
- Leribe, 30 May 2023 - World Vision International Lesotho (WVIL) is proud to announce the commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene Day at Pitseng Primary School in Mapiko Cluster. (wvi.org)
- SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego City Councilman Joe LaCava Wednesday designated Aug. 30, 2023 as "Menstrual Hygiene Equity Day" and helped launch the city's Free4Me pilot program for free menstrual products. (10news.com)
- New Jersey will require schools districts to offer free menstrual products for grades six through 12 under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy signed on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. (yahoo.com)
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- Investment in social awareness programs is also needed, the petition argued, adding that inadequate menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a barrier to education. (thehindu.com)
- Menstrual hygiene management can be particularly challenging for girls and women in developing countries, where clean water and toilet facilities are often inadequate. (wikipedia.org)
- Inadequate menstrual hygiene can led to a negative mental and physical consequences. (medgadget.com)
- Inadequate access to these products can lead to decreased school days and even anxiety and depression," she said. (10news.com)
- Poor or inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products leads to absenteeism among our schoolgirls who are forced to stay home during their periods. (jamaica-gleaner.com)
Free menstrual hygiene products2
- The Free Menstrual Product Initiative, led by the Graduate & Professional Student Senate and the Women Faculty Forum, has begun placing free menstrual hygiene products in Sterling Library restrooms. (yaledailynews.com)
- Although both the GPSS and the WFF have previously discussed provision of free menstrual hygiene products, Chrishan Fernando GRD '25 - a GPSS Executive Board fellow and Period Project team lead - noted that he was especially inspired after learning about the Yale College Council providing free menstrual products in residential colleges. (yaledailynews.com)
Safety of menstrual cups2
- Overall, the results are reassuring about the safety of menstrual cups, said Dr. Jennifer Wu, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, who wasn't involved with the review. (livescience.com)
- Their review included studying conference abstracts, reports, and doctoral theses to find more about the usage and safety of menstrual cups. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Feminine hygiene products7
- Campaigns that adult and young women have carried out in Mexico and Colombia demanding the right to menstrual health managed to get the authorities to eliminate the value added tax on essential feminine hygiene products. (globalissues.org)
- And while some period-poverty advocacy groups still use gendered language like "women's health issues" or "feminine hygiene products" to explain their mission, Okamoto stresses that PERIOD resists using exclusionary language wherever possible. (mtv.com)
- Shop feminine hygiene products at Superdrug. (superdrug.com)
- Demand for eco-friendly feminine hygiene products can bode well for the market. (medgadget.com)
- But few studies have compared menstrual cups with these other feminine hygiene products in terms of their safety and effectiveness. (livescience.com)
- The mayor and City Council included $100,000 for the Free4Me pilot to place feminine hygiene products in city-owned facilities, targeting libraries, recreation centers and public restrooms at beaches. (10news.com)
- Feminine hygiene products and volatile organic compounds in reproductive-aged women across the menstrual cycle: a longitudinal pilot study. (cdc.gov)
Practices10
- This partnership will provide marginalized women, a safe space to discuss period challenges and improve their menstrual hygiene practices. (com.pk)
- Each of these three elements is in turn influenced by an enabling environment that influences product availability and pricing, discriminatory practices on social stigmas, or the standards on design of public sanitary facilities. (worldbank.org)
- Lesotho still finds itself lacking in terms of infrastructure that is necessary to promote good menstrual hygiene practices as such, in some places, school girls continue to use alternative products during their menstrual cycle, which may not be safe and sanitary to use. (wvi.org)
- World Vision's Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programme plays a crucial role in ensuring access to clean and safe water, sanitation facilities, and proper hygiene practices for children and families. (wvi.org)
- By partnering with the government of Lesotho, development partners, the private sector, communities, and schools, WVIL aims to drive good hygiene practices for children in schools. (wvi.org)
- Female hygiene means preventing disease and staying healthy mainly through practices of cleanliness. (medgadget.com)
- I think the biggest barriers for women and girls to access proper menstrual hygiene are lack of awareness, unavailability, and lack of affordability of sanitary products, lack of proper facilities and socially restrictive practices. (womendeliver.org)
- OBJECTIVE: to synthesize available evidence related to menstrual hygiene access and practices in Latin America and the Caribbean. (bvsalud.org)
- and Practices for managing menstrual hygiene. (bvsalud.org)
- Factors associated with menstrual hygiene management (MHM) and practices affect school absenteeism, with up to 7 million girls missing 25% of their given school year each month in South Africa (SA). (bvsalud.org)
Easy access to menstrual2
- With easy access to menstrual materials, girls are able to take control of their own hygiene and practice effective hygiene management. (globalgiving.org)
- With easy access to menstrual materials, girls are more likely to attend school regularly and stay in school, allowing them to reach their full potential. (globalgiving.org)
Awareness11
- State lawmakers and advocacy groups gathered at the state Capitol earlier this week to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene and improving access and affordability of menstrual products and care. (dailygazette.com)
- Absence of menstrual hygiene and awareness drives " period poverty " - or the lack of access to sanitary products, toilets, waste management, handwashing facilities and menstrual hygiene education - globally. (thehindu.com)
- The "value chain" related to menstrual hygiene management includes four aspects: awareness, access, use as well as waste management. (wikipedia.org)
- Increasing awareness about the hygiene, growing healthcare expenditure, and increasing government support drives the market growth. (medgadget.com)
- Many private and government organizations are conducting different seminars to educate and increase the awareness about the menstrual cups. (medgadget.com)
- This momentous occasion aims to raise awareness on menstrual hygiene and advocate for the rights and well-being of girls in school. (wvi.org)
- The scarcity of adequate menstrual products, coupled with a lack of education and awareness about menstrual health, has created a situation where many girls are forced to miss school, experience social stigma and shame, and suffer from a range of health problems. (stanford.edu)
- By raising awareness about this issue and advocating for sustainable menstrual options, we can help to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable world for all. (stanford.edu)
- Even though many girls are forced to miss school due to the scarcity of adequate menstrual products, coupled with a lack of education and awareness about menstrual health, they face social stigma and shame, as well as a range of health problems. (stanford.edu)
- In the fall of 2016, Aditi received at US$5,000 seed grant -- made possible by Johnson & Johnson and Women Deliver -- to implement the Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Training Project, which promoted menstrual health and hygiene in Nepalese communities to empower girls and women by raising awareness among girls and women, as well as men, regarding menstrual hygiene. (womendeliver.org)
- Basic health education and literacy on healthy behaviour (physical activity, diet, personal hygiene, awareness of tobacco products and alcohol consumption, etc. (who.int)
Reusable menstrual products2
- The book highlights 19 initiatives from 15 countries including Australia - including reusable menstrual products, thongs into artworks, and a recycling app to prevent waste ending up in landfill. (www.csiro.au)
- Promotion of reusable menstrual products at scale requires parallel investment in puberty education with informed choice, driven by public sector health programs or public health NGOs, as manufacturers for these products lack the capital for this. (rhsupplies.org)
Absenteeism1
- CONCLUSION: adolescents report difficulties in accessing toilets, water and absorbent materials, and lack of information about menstrual health, including in schools, leading to school absenteeism. (bvsalud.org)
Cost of menstrual2
- The cost of menstrual products can present barriers to nearly two- thirds of low-income menstruating women throughout the nation, a statement from LaCava's office reads. (10news.com)
- The high cost of menstrual hygiene products, coupled with limited financial resources and low incomes, means that each month, many of our women have to decide between food and their menstrual hygiene needs. (jamaica-gleaner.com)
Cycles4
- Menstrual Hygiene day is observed on the 28th day of the fifth month of the year (May 28) because menstrual cycles average 28 days in length and people menstruate an average of five days each month. (org.in)
- Menstrual Hygiene Day, commemorated annually on the 28th of May, is a day that greatly encourages the improvement of access to menstrual products while also speaking to the need to acquire information about menstrual hygiene, menstrual cycles and reproductive health. (wvi.org)
- Menstrual Hygiene Day serves as a reminder of the importance of providing comprehensive support to school girls during their menstrual cycles. (wvi.org)
- Six qualitative studies showed that many participants needed to use menstrual cups over several cycles in order to become confident in using them. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Studies on menstrual2
- The researchers analyzed information from 43 previous studies on menstrual cup use involving more than 3,300 people from low-, middle- and high-income countries. (livescience.com)
- 5) Primary studies on menstrual hygiene in Latin America are scarce. (bvsalud.org)
Disposable6
- Disposable menstrual products are often made with plastic and other non-biodegradable materials that can take hundreds of years to decompose, harming the environment, contributing to waste, the degradation of the natural environment, and the depletion of our natural resources. (stanford.edu)
- Different aspects are use in take care of women hygiene such as the hand wash, hair wash, dental care, bathing, disposable portable urination device, reusable Hygiene menstrual cup, Vwash plus intimate hygiene wash, Himalaya intimate wipes, Himalaya nipple care and many others. (medgadget.com)
- The menstrual health and period care market is growing globally, and it is where we see the most disruption and innovation,' says Jack Hughes, Global Digital Marketing Manager for Bostik's Disposable Hygiene Business Unit and host of Attached to Hygiene. (inda.org)
- For a long time, only disposable products were on the market in the menstrual products sector. (ofi.at)
- But are they as safe as other disposable menstrual products? (medicalnewstoday.com)
- A study from India showed that girls in LMICs often use disposable products for long periods due to lack of female-friendly water and sanitation facilities or affordability constraints, exposing them to reproductive tract infections (RTIs). (rhsupplies.org)
Health28
- Adequate access to menstrual products affects us all, but devastates our low income communities and communities of colors most," said Claire Jennings, co-founder of Capital Region Menstrual Health, on Tuesday. (dailygazette.com)
- The big problem with these improvised products is that they can cause, at best, discomfort and embarrassment, and at worst, infections that compromise their health," says Saturno, director of enforceability of rights at the NGO that conducts health assistance and documentation programs and surveys. (globalissues.org)
- UNFPA says there is broad agreement on what girls and women need for good menstrual health, and argues that comprehensive approaches that combine education with infrastructure and with products and efforts to combat stigma are most successful in achieving good menstrual health and hygiene. (globalissues.org)
- Meeting the hygiene needs of all adolescent girls is a fundamental issue of human rights, dignity, and public health. (thehindu.com)
- Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) is essential to the well-being and empowerment of women and adolescent girls. (worldbank.org)
- Kenya stands out with its comprehensive policies and regulations related to menstrual health and hygiene, including being one of the first countries to have introduced tax reforms on menstrual hygiene products in an effort to make such products more affordable. (worldbank.org)
- Despite momentum at the national policy level, women and girls in Kenya continue to face significant challenges in adequately and safely managing their menstrual health and hygiene. (worldbank.org)
- The term "menstrual health" is broader than menstrual hygiene. (wikipedia.org)
- Of the 1.9 billion individuals who menstruate, research shows that an estimated 500 million lack complete access to menstrual health and hygiene. (psi.org)
- Thoughtful program design that uses qualitative and quantitative research, market information, and human-centred design to iterate new strategies to address menstrual health. (psi.org)
- Poor menstrual health and hygiene undercuts fundamental rights - including the right to work and go to school - for women, girls and people who menstruate. (org.in)
- Down To Earth is a product of our commitment to make changes in the way we manage our environment, protect health and secure livelihoods and economic security for all. (org.in)
- The study, which examines menstrual equity, or the access to menstrual products and safe menstruating environments, in the criminal legal system, is published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Women's Health . (eurekalert.org)
- Almost one-quarter (23.1%) suffered negative health consequences from prolonged use of products because of limited supply," stated the investigators. (eurekalert.org)
- As reported in this important study, the lack of access to menstrual products can have negative health consequences," says Journal of Women's Health Editor-in-Chief Susan G. Kornstein, MD , Executive Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Institute for Women's Health, Richmond, VA. (eurekalert.org)
- Global menstrual cup market is highly dominated by America and Europe owing to the presence of huge players, and more attention toward the health hygiene. (medgadget.com)
- In this article, I will explore the problems and solutions of menstrual hygiene products regarding girls in rural areas (Zimbabwe), the link between menstrual health and sustainability, and discuss how promoting sustainable menstrual options can benefit both individuals and the planet. (stanford.edu)
- The link between menstrual health and sustainability is a crucial issue that demands our attention and action. (stanford.edu)
- According to a survey conducted by the menstrual health alliance India, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely hit access to female Hygiene products. (medgadget.com)
- Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States, April 26, 2022 - Attached to Hygiene, Bostik's podcast that enables listeners to grow their knowledge and influence in the absorbent hygiene industry, recently finished a six-episode series on the menstrual health and period care market. (inda.org)
- Listen to the menstrual health and period care series, as well as other episodes of Attached to Hygiene, at www.attachedtohygiene.com. (inda.org)
- Still, the review, published today (July 16) in the journal The Lancet Public Health , highlighted some aspects of menstrual cup safety that need more research. (livescience.com)
- Menstrual inequity is a public health concern for our women and youths," said Dr. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann, the city's deputy chief medical director. (10news.com)
- At the same time, the potential health risks that menstrual products could cause are manifold. (ofi.at)
- When students can't access the menstrual products they need for their reproductive health, the potential stress and stigma too often distracts them from their classes or forces them to skip school entirely," he said. (yahoo.com)
- In honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day, Women Deliver spoke with Aditi about her her seed grant project, her experience as an advocate for menstrual hygiene, and why this issue is so fundamental to gender equality and the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women. (womendeliver.org)
- I currently lead the project in Salkot in Surkhet district in mid-west Nepal where we have been running various education workshops orienting adolescent girls and boys, women's groups, community members, religious leaders and health workers on menstrual hygiene management. (womendeliver.org)
- 4) Menstrual health literacy was insufficient for the demands of adolescents. (bvsalud.org)
Promote menstrual1
- This was unacceptable and it had to stop and hence I have made it my mission to devote my career to promote menstrual hygiene and end the taboos and stigmas attached to it. (womendeliver.org)
Affordable menstrual1
- and (iii) access to quality and affordable menstrual products. (worldbank.org)
Toxic Shock Sy7
- Should I be Worried About TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) While Using a Tampon, Menstrual Cup, or Disc? (lemmebe.com)
- Unclean methods of maintaining menstrual hygiene caused by a lack of resources, or lack of education on the usage of products, can lead to infections of skins to something more fatal, like toxic shock syndrome. (medgadget.com)
- For example, the study authors could not determine whether menstrual cups were safer than tampons with regard to the risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) - a rare but life-threatening condition that's been linked with tampon use. (livescience.com)
- But there is a need for more data on the rate of toxic shock syndrome among menstrual cup users, and how it can be prevented, she said. (livescience.com)
- However, the researchers did identify five cases of toxic shock syndrome tied to menstrual cup use. (livescience.com)
- Without access to adequate menstrual supplies, short-term solutions such as using toilet paper or trying to wear a tampon for a prolonged period, can lead to hygiene issues from mild irritation, local infections, increased susceptibility to sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, and even sepsis or death from toxic shock syndrome. (10news.com)
- Among participants in the available studies, only five reported experiencing toxic shock syndrome after using a menstrual cup. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Sustainable menstrual2
- From sustainable menstrual hygiene products to sustainable menstrual waste management and impacting communities positively, here's how SheWings, which curates products tailored to adolescent girls, is now ready to take flight into newer territories. (indiatimes.com)
- By promoting sustainable menstrual options, we can help reduce our environmental impact and create a more sustainable future for ourselves and future generations. (stanford.edu)
Absorbent hygiene products1
- Applying our deep understanding of the hygiene market, we enable the creation of sustainable absorbent hygiene products, improve consumer satisfaction and bring value to your operational & business objectives. (inda.org)
Estimated 500 million1
- In total, an estimated 500 million lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for menstrual hygiene management (MHM)," states a World Bank study . (globalissues.org)
Access26
- A study found the COVID-19 pandemic also exacerbated the issue, finding that 30% of respondents struggled to find access to menstrual products during the pandemic. (dailygazette.com)
- The bill will make it easier to access menstrual hygiene products, as well as make them more affordable, especially for marginalized communities, according to Weiss-Wolf. (dailycal.org)
- Today more than ever we need to bring visibility to the situation of women and girls who do not have access to and education about menstrual hygiene. (globalissues.org)
- What did the Supreme Court say about access to menstrual facilities in schools? (thehindu.com)
- How is menstrual hygiene linked to education access? (thehindu.com)
- In addition, access to menstrual materials can provide girls with financial autonomy as they are not reliant on buying products. (globalgiving.org)
- To them, access to menstrual hygiene products are natural rights and not luxury. (com.gh)
- and having access to facilities to dispose of used menstrual management materials. (wikipedia.org)
- It has been estimated that half a billion (or 13%) of women lacked a place to defecate, have little to no privacy for menstrual hygiene management, and 3/4 of those lacked access to soap and water. (wikipedia.org)
- Many of these Girls lack basic information and access to hygiene products. (agirlandherworld.org)
- Extensive experience in market shaping and implementing mass communication campaigns to build product and service availability and access. (psi.org)
- The number of children affected by water scarcity and lack of access to sanitation and hygiene services. (psi.org)
- People living in poverty are often made to choose between skipping meals or buying menstrual products for themselves or family members - and those living in regions affected by conflict or natural disasters sometimes lack access to those products completely . (mtv.com)
- Okamoto first became aware of how access to period products was deeply entangled with systemic issues like homelessness, joblessness, and poverty when she and her family experienced houselessness firsthand. (mtv.com)
- A new study has shown that among incarcerated women, many have to trade or barter to access menstrual hygiene products. (eurekalert.org)
- Young girls in Lesotho, specifically those living in rural areas, must make difficult decisions during their menstrual cycle, decisions that may negatively impact their education and lives, resulting from the fear of embarrassment of having a period in public due to lack of access to appropriate sanitary products. (wvi.org)
- Therefore, we must take action to address this issue and ensure that girls in rural areas have access to adequate menstrual products and education. (stanford.edu)
- Consequently, providing access to menstrual hygiene products and education is crucial for promoting gender equality and ensuring that girls have the resources and education they need to achieve their full potential. (stanford.edu)
- Many solutions can be implemented to address the different challenges faced by girls in rural areas of Zimbabwe who lack access to menstrual hygiene products. (stanford.edu)
- This new city program ensures access to menstrual hygiene products, especially for our youth and under- resourced communities. (10news.com)
- LaCava introduced the Free4Me Pilot Program, based on a similar county program, to address this inequity and increase feminine product access within the city. (10news.com)
- The library has offered period packs in the past, but the Free4Me program guarantees greater access to menstrual products across more San Diego Public Library locations, allowing us to offer these essential supplies to the San Diegans who need them and helping to end period poverty. (10news.com)
- specifically, the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products and adequate facilities that many young girls and women face here in Jamaica. (jamaica-gleaner.com)
- Under the bill, school districts are required to ensure that students in schools with students from grade six through 12 have access to free menstrual products in at least half of the female and gender-neutral bathrooms. (yahoo.com)
- Growing up in her native country of Nepal, lack of information about or access to menstrual hygiene was not only common -- it was the norm. (womendeliver.org)
- HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Lack of access to hygiene products, toilets and water for personal hygiene. (bvsalud.org)
Poverty2
- Period poverty is widespread, and taboos or misinformation about menstrual hygiene ostracize young people around the world, forcing them to miss school or work while they're on their period . (mtv.com)
- But the effects of period poverty go well beyond the material hygiene issue. (jamaica-gleaner.com)
Taboos1
- MHM is not just about the management of the menstrual period but also the need to address societal beliefs and taboos surrounding the issue. (wikipedia.org)
Collect4
- According to the Alliance for Period Supplies, a coalition of programs that collect, warehouse and distribute menstrual and period supplies in communities nationwide, 40% of people in the U.S. struggle to afford the price of menstrual hygiene products. (dailygazette.com)
- A good idea would be to collect used sanitary hygiene products in the week of your period and dispose of them at the end of the week. (lemmebe.com)
- Like most menstrual cups of today, it was a bell-shaped object that a person could insert in their vaginal canal to collect menstrual blood. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Fernando noted that while there was a discussion about whether products should be placed in the men's restrooms - the YCC chose not to include them in the residential colleges' men's restrooms for financial reasons - the group ultimately decided to supply them, particularly since their goal is to collect data on the degree of usage. (yaledailynews.com)
20222
- As part of SB 92, people in California will no longer have to pay sales tax on menstrual hygiene products until 2022. (dailycal.org)
- Attached to Hygiene will continue to explore relevant topics in the absorbent hygiene industry throughout 2022. (inda.org)
Latin America1
- Nine out of 31 countries in the region consider menstrual hygiene products essential, which makes them exempt from value added tax or reduced VAT, according to the study "Sexist Taxes in Latin America" ? (globalissues.org)
Africa3
- The global menstrual cup market is segmented into America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa. (medgadget.com)
- Among studies conducted in Europe, North America and Africa, there was no increased risk of infections of the reproductive tract, such as yeast infections , tied to menstrual cup use, compared with use of other menstrual products. (livescience.com)
- 1 Development and compliance of standards for menstrual products in South Asia and Africa DECEMBER 2021 2 Table of contents 1 ABBREVIATIONS 2 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES 4 METHODOLOGY 5 KEY FINDINGS 13 CALL TO ACTION 15 ANNEX 1: REFERENCES Acknowledgements This report was produced with support from the below mentioned partners. (rhsupplies.org)
20211
- The county program with the same name launched in May 2021 and has since distributed hundreds of thousands of menstrual products. (10news.com)
Vaginal4
- and menstrual cups weren't detrimental to women's natural vaginal flora , another measure of safety. (livescience.com)
- It may come as a surprise, but in Europe, menstrual products are subject to the same safety regulations as tissues, even though the vaginal mucosa absorbs harmful substances much more easily. (ofi.at)
- Menstrual cups have been around at least since 1932 when L. J. Goodard patented a " vaginal receptacle . (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Since adolescence, the patient had experienced lower abdominal complaints, including menstrual irregularities, urinary symptoms, and unspecific vaginal discharge. (cdc.gov)
Make8
- It also passed a bill last year to make menstrual products free at shelters serving domestic violence victims, homeless youths and others in need. (dailygazette.com)
- Hinchey said there is currently a bill pending in the state Legislature this year to make menstrual products available for free in all SUNY and CUNY schools. (dailygazette.com)
- For starters, make sure you wrap your used sanitary hygiene product in a newspaper and use a marker or highlighter pen to make a large red dot on the newspaper to indicate what is inside the paper. (lemmebe.com)
- Our goal is to make safe menstrual materials accessible for girls who cannot afford them. (globalgiving.org)
- There is about 51 per cent tax on sanitary products in the country, which make them very expensive, where many young girls and women are not able to procure them to use during their menstrual periods. (com.gh)
- Several women have suggested that Dopps is a misogynist, and that a man shouldn't make products for women without firsthand knowledge of female anatomy. (snopes.com)
- For many of our poor women, that is precisely the choice they have to make as the decision to purchase food or sanitary products becomes a heart-wrenching dilemma. (jamaica-gleaner.com)
- What kind of work are you doing to make menstrual hygiene more accessible to girls and women? (womendeliver.org)
Management1
- One of the key areas of focus for World Vision's WASH program is menstrual hygiene management in schools. (wvi.org)
Lack3
- Experts note that the implementation of schemes remains a challenge due to poor product quality, irregular supply, lack of funds and prevailing stigma. (thehindu.com)
- Due to this low level of regulation of menstrual products, there is a lack of analytical methods to address relevant questions regarding toxicological properties of materials, microbiological hazards, and reprocessing and cleaning. (ofi.at)
- Spare a thought for the women for whom the lack of running water means certain menstrual hygiene options are now off the table, as they require clean running water to be viable. (jamaica-gleaner.com)
Medical grade silicone1
- The Tampax Cup is a reusable menstrual cup that is made of 100% medical grade silicone and has been clinically tested. (boots.com)
Leakage4
- Four of the studies, involving about 300 people, directly compared leakage of menstrual blood during use of a menstrual cup, tampon or pad. (livescience.com)
- and in one study, menstrual cup users had less leakage than the others. (livescience.com)
- We aimed to address this by summarising current knowledge about leakage, safety, and acceptability of menstrual cups, comparing them to other products where possible," she explains. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Three of these studies found that leakage rates were similar between menstrual cups and other products, while one study suggested that menstrual cups leaked significantly less. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Tampon users1
- But because it's unclear how many women use menstrual cups overall, the researchers were not able to compare the rate of TSS among menstrual cup users to that of tampon users. (livescience.com)
Safe4
- We are doing our bit by making menstrual hygiene products that will be safe for both you and our planet. (lemmebe.com)
- This slimline, reusable menstrual disc is a body-safe way to effectively manage your flow and enjoy comfortable penetration during your period, with eight hours of leak-free protection. (lovehoney.co.uk)
- A product that does not leak is considered safe. (ofi.at)
- The researchers also looked at the extent to which menstrual cups were safe to use. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Stigma1
- However, advocates say product stigma and rising costs have made it difficult to implement the policy. (dailygazette.com)
Girls2
- As recently as this March, researchers in the U.K. found that 10 percent of British women and girls aren't able to afford period products . (mtv.com)
- Join WVIL, Her Majesty Queen 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso, and esteemed guests on Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration as we advocate for the rights and dignity of girls and women. (wvi.org)