INTRODUCTION:

The
transition
from
childhood
to
adulthood is characterized by acceleration of
physical growth and psychological and
behavioral changes.

WHAT IS MENSTURATION:
Menstruation i.e. regular cycles of bleeding

par vagina is a natural and necessary

process in order to develop reproductive
capabilities.
With the onset of menstruation the ovaries
begin to release ova, and thus a girl
becomes capable of bearing a child.
Every month the ovaries release an egg. In
anticipation of possible fertilization the

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uterus prepares itself with a thick lining of

blood for the protection, safety and the

nutrition of the foetus (baby). If the fertilization
doesnt take place the thick lining of
blood is not required. Thus, the thick lining of
blood disintegrates and starts flushing
out of the vaginal opening along with the
ovum. The flushing out continues for
three to seven days and is called menstruation
or periods

NORMAL MENSTURATION
This begins roughly 2 years after the appearance

of first physical signs of puberty.

Normal duration of cycle varies from 23-39 days,
the mean being 28 days.
There are no clots in the menstrual blood.
Normal flow varies from 2-7 days, the mean being
5 days. However, duration of more than eight days
is of concern.
On average one has to change a menstrual pad
two to three times a day.
During the first few years, period is often irregular
and flow varies. This is normal

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IRREGULAR MENSTURAL
CYCLE
Irregular menstrual cycle can
be commonly due to changes in
lifestyle, anemia, stress, weight
loss or ovulatory cycle. This is
common during first year after
menarche (first menstrual cycle)
and before menopause.

PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH

MENSTURATION

PERSONAL HYGIENE DURING

MENSTURATION
Observing personal hygiene is necessary to prevent

reproductive tract
infection, local itching and bad odour. Following are
general guidelines: Take bath morning and evening, and always wear
neat, sun dried cotton
clothes and undergarments.
After attending toilet, wash with soap and water;
the inner thighs and
labial folds should be cleaned properly in squatting
position.

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Use of cloth or sanitary napkin depends on

personal choice, but make

sure to change them frequently depending on the
quantity of flow.
If clothes are used then this cloth should be
cleaned and sun dried
before re-use, and do not use them for more than
three months. Cloth
should not be too tough or too thick as it may cause
irritation.
Before onset of flow it is comfortable to trim the
hairs around genitalia;
shaving is not recommended.

MYTH
1. Menstruation is unclean
2. It is unhealthy for a girl to bathe during her
periods
3. Once a girl begins to menstruate, she can
become pregnant
4. A girl having periods should not enter
kitchen or touch food Myth There is no
scientific reason behind it. However,
adequate rest should be taken

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