How to maintain sanitary napkins during menstruation

　　Sanitary napkins for menstrual care

　　Reminder 1: Replacement should be done more diligently

　　Dr. Ding said: "Menstrual blood is rich in nutrients and can easily become a 'medium' for bacteria to breed. Therefore, sanitary napkins must be replaced frequently. ”

　　There are two wrong ways to do this:

　　First, if you use a sanitary napkin with strong absorbency and good protective function, you think it doesn’t matter if you use the same sanitary napkin for a long time;

　　The second is forgetting to change it when the menstrual blood volume is low.

　　There is a survey: Japanese women change their breasts an average of 6 times a day during menstruation, while Chinese women change them 3 times a day. As Asians, there shouldn't be much difference in their physiques. However, because a high proportion of Chinese women use intrauterine devices, their overall menstrual flow should be greater.

　　When using sanitary napkins, remember:

　　1. Replace every two hours;

　　2. Use medicated sanitary napkins with caution to prevent allergies;

　　3. Be sure to wash your hands before taking apart sanitary napkins;

　　4. Place sanitary napkins in the bathroom. Most bathrooms in our country are hidden and do not see sunlight all day long. They are also very humid, which can easily breed mold and contaminate sanitary napkins.

　　Reminder 2: Use medicated sanitary napkins with caution, those with allergies female Be especially careful when using

　　The raw materials of sanitary napkins from regular manufacturers have undergone special safety testing and have been used for many years. If allergies occur, it is usually due to our physical problems - just like some people are allergic to eating shrimps and crabs. >>>>Read more: [Daily Health Care] Choose sanitary napkins clearly

　　“Allergy to sanitary napkins is not a trivial matter

　　The only way to prevent allergies is to avoid allergens, so once you feel irritation, itching, or discomfort, stop using this sanitary napkin immediately. It is best to find out the ingredients that cause allergies (the most common ones are the fragrance in sanitary napkins), and do not use sanitary napkins containing the same ingredients.

　　Expert advice:“ skin For sensitive people, it is best to use less dry mesh and more cotton mesh. Dry mesh absorbs quickly, but cotton mesh is softer and more comfortable and less irritating to the skin. ”In addition, allergies are more likely to occur in summer because moisture accumulates locally, so you should pay more attention to changing sanitary napkins frequently. When using sanitary napkins, remember:

　　1. Replace every two hours;

　　2. Use medicated sanitary napkins with caution to prevent allergies;

　　3. Be sure to wash your hands before taking apart sanitary napkins; >>>> Read more

　　Reminder 3: It is best to change sanitary napkins every two hours

　　Ms. Zhang has always used tampons, mainly because she has a mysophobia and can't stand the smell of menstrual blood left on sanitary napkins. In fact, menstrual blood does not have an odor when it first comes out, but when it comes into contact with air, an oxidation reaction occurs, and several chemical substances are mixed together to produce an odor.

　　The way to overcome it is of course to choose products with good breathability and replace them frequently. Dr. Ding Hui also suggested that high-fat and high-calorie foods should not be eaten during menstruation, but should be replaced by fruits, vegetables, and beans. A light diet will refresh the body.

　　Reminder 4: Keep a distance from sanitary pads

　　During the two days before and after menstruation, when bathing is inconvenient when traveling, on business trips, etc., sanitary pads are a convenient, practical and clean choice. Dr. Ding believes: “Sanitary pads should not be used all the time. ”

　　“The skin of the vagina is similar to the skin of the lips. Medically, if the lips are damaged, a skilled plastic surgeon can transplant skin from the vulva to reconstruct it. For the skin in these two areas, the ideal environment is - not too dry, not too moist. Just think, do we take good care of our lips by wrapping them frequently?”

　　“Delicate skin needs a very breathable environment. If it is sealed too tightly and moisture accumulates, it will easily breed bacteria and cause various diseases. healthy question. The ideal product is high-woven cotton underwear, which should be changed every day; if you use sanitary pads, don’t forget to choose products with good breathability. ”

　　Dr. Ding also specially warned: "If there is a lot of leucorrhea, it is yellow or bloody, and it smells bad, it may be because Vaginitis syndrome and other diseases, at this time, the best way is not to use sanitary pads, but to get them as soon as possible Gynecology See a doctor. ”

　　Reminder 5: Disinfection and bleaching

　　Sanitary napkins are not completely sterile, because it is difficult and unnecessary to do so: menstrual blood itself contains many microorganisms. According to a study, each gram of menstrual blood contains 108 to 9 microorganisms, but generally speaking, it is not harmful to the human body. Therefore, many brands of sanitary napkins are not specifically disinfected. As long as they meet the standards required by the state: they do not contain pathogenic bacteria and the number of microorganisms is within a certain range, they will not harm our health.

　　There are also some products on the market that are sterilized. It should be noted that most disinfection uses a chemical gas - ethylene oxide, which must be stored for a period of time before being put on the market. Otherwise, the residual ethylene oxide may cause harm to the human body. The state has special regulations on this.

　　Is the whiteness of sanitary napkins "bleached"? This is not necessarily true. Some sanitary napkins have a very pure white color as raw materials and do not need to be bleached; some sanitary napkins use fluorescent whitening agents - but we do not need to smell fluorescent whitening agents to cause color change. There are thousands of fluorescent whitening agents in the world, several of which are suspected to be harmful to human health, but none of them are used in the papermaking industry; in other words, there is no evidence that the fluorescent whitening agents currently used in papermaking are harmful.

　　Reminder 6: Environmental protection issues of sanitary napkins

　　A woman needs approximately 15,000 sanitary napkins in her lifetime. It seems that environmental issues need to be carefully considered. Environmental experts tell us: discarded sanitary napkins are "non-recyclable" garbage. If your city is dealing with garbage that is recyclable and non-recyclable, then put it in the non-recyclable category. Never throw sanitary napkins into the sewer, as this is an important cause of sewer blockage in cities.

　　Do you know how to wash women’s private parts? The most common bacteria causing infection is E. coli. Under normal circumstances, it lives in the intestines and does not cause symptoms, but if it enters the urethra through the anus, it can cause urethral inflammation. Therefore, wipe with paper after defecation, from front to back to avoid contaminating the vaginal opening. If the restroom has a flushing facility, it's best to rinse the anal area carefully.