Menstrual hygiene and personal hygiene are important for girls and women during their periods. It is recommended to take daily baths, brush hair, trim nails, and wash hands before and after changing pads to prevent infections. Sanitary pads should be changed at least every 4 hours and proper disposal methods like newspaper bags should be used. A balanced diet with iron, calcium and water is also important. Light exercise, yoga, meditation and stress management can help with period symptoms.
3. Hygiene
From the Greek
word “hygies”
Meaning
“healthy, sound”
4. MENSTRUAL HYGIENE
Menstrual hygiene is very
important to prevent infection,
local itching & bad odor.
“good personal hygiene” will keep
you confident during these days.
5. What is Personal Hygiene?
•Regular Routine of Personal Care
•Washing and Grooming daily
7. Hair
Brushing your hair cleans
and stimulates hair and
scalp.
Comb hair daily.
Shampoo regularly
8. Fingernails and
Toenails
File fingernails in one
direction
Cut toenails straight–
never cut into corners
Protect against
ingrown toenails by
avoiding tight
shoes, very high heels
9. Acne
What makes pimples worse?
Oil-based makeup, suntan oil, hair jells and spray.
For girls, menstruation
Squeezing or picking at blemishes
Hard scrubbing of the skin
10. Pimples Myths
1: Does chocolate cause acne?
A: NO
2: Does Extra washing help clear
pimples?
A: No, the extra scrubbing
irritates skin and could make
them worse.
3: Does acne leave scars?
A: Yes, you can reduce the
scarring by NOT PICKING
and avoid excessive scrubbing.
14. -If cloth is used ,it should be washed
well before reuse, and not used for more
than three months.
-Cloth should be very soft .Rough or
thick cloth can cause irritation & itching.
-Always wipe from front to the back.
15. Wash with soap &
water
before and after changing your pad
and urination.
17. Do not hold back urine when you
want to urinate, as it causes stasis
in the bladder and promotes
infection .
19. The three pillars of healthy life
[Charak Samhita, Su, 11:35]:
Ahar
Nidra
(regular sleep)
Brahmacharya
(Abstinence form drugs, alcohol, and
physical relationships)
Healthy parent-daughter relationship.
20. A balanced diet
Adolescent girls have high needs of energy
because their bodies are growing and they are
physically active.
34. Benefits of yoga…
• develops better
posture
• improve self-esteem
• lower stress
• release muscle tension
• increase flexibility
• to control the vrittis
[propensities]
35. • Myth: Females who are menstruating
cannot exercise (including swimming)
until it is over.
• Fact: False, it is possible to exercise when
menstruating including swimming.
During menstruation, a girl can do any
activities she normally does.
Copyright : Dr. Chothe. V.R
38. Disposal of napkins …..
We use sanitary napkins for our convenience and dispose them off
randomly in the bin, or in the toilet sparing little thought to what
happens after…..
39. Our rag pickers have to handle badly wrapped or unwrapped
napkins or
the plumber is caught in embarrassing situation when
drainage gets choked.
41. Preparing newspaper bags
with recyclable newspaper, glue, and thread helps in
disposing sanitary napkins in a healthy, environmentally
friendly, wastepicker friendly way
42. Be prepared for menstruation.
Keep track of your periods on a calendar.
Carry a pad in purse or backpack a couple days
before you expect your period.
Change pads every few hours as needed.
Do NOT flush pads, throw in waste basket after
wrapping in paper bags.
Talking PointsTreatment of mild premenstrual disorders begins with 2-3 months of lifestyle changes during the same time that the woman is charting her symptoms [Johnson SR]. Based on medical history, the modifications can include:an increase of complex carbohydrates (whole grains, fruits, vegetables), water, nutritional supplements (Vitamin B6, Vitamin E)a decrease in salt, refined sugar, caffeine, alcohol, smokingReferencesJohnson SR: Premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and beyond: a clinical primer for practitioners. Obstet Gynecol. 2004;104(4):845-59.- - -Original content for this slide was developed based on ARHP’s A Quick Reference Guide for Clinicians: Managing Premenstrual Symptoms reviewed by Andrew Kaunitz, MD, Emily Rowe, PharmD, Sharon MyojiSchnare, RN, FNP, CNM, MSN, FAANP in June 2008. Original funding received from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals through an educational grant. Last reviewed/updated by Andrew Kaunitz, MD, Emily Rowe, PharmD, Sharon MyojiSchnare, RN, FNP, CNM, MSN, FAANP in June 2008. This slide is available at www.arhp.org/core.