Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Nisha Dubey
Every year, World Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed on May 28 to create awareness about the importance of good menstrual hygiene. Here are four health risks linked with poor menstrual hygiene.
Unclean sanitary pads
Unclean sanitary napkins can lead to urinary infections, fungal infections, and reproductive tract infections.
Wearing one pad for too long
The body becomes prone to rashes and vaginal yeast infections when women do not change their sanitary napkins for longer durations.
Not washing hands
If you do not wash your hands with soap after changing sanitary napkins, it can lead to yeast infections or Hepatitis B.
Washing from back to front
Washing from back to front during menstruation can be harmful as it leads to the bacteria from the bowel moving to the vagina, leading to infections.