menstrual education for girls- dr. vikas chothe
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Menstrual Health and Menstrual Health and HygieneHygiene
-Dr. Supriya Shah -Dr. Supriya Shah (BAMS, PGDEMS, DYA)(BAMS, PGDEMS, DYA)
‘ ‘ nLiten yourself ’nLiten yourself ’Feb 2012Feb 2012
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Adolescence
Key stages in lifeinfancychildhoodadolescenceadulthood.
Changes in adolescent girls:
The female reproductive system
Fallopian tubeClitoris
Ovary
Womb lining (endometrium)
Womb (uterus)
Cervix
Vagina
Inner lip
Vaginal opening
Anus
Pubic hair
Outer lip
Opening for urine
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1. Ovulation 2. Thickening of the womb lining
3. Menstrual bleeding (period)
The menstrual cycle
Usually around 28 days long, but can
range from 23 to 35 days.
Egg
Physical health issues:Physical health issues:
• Skin problems: AcneSkin problems: Acne
• Menstrual problems: Menstrual problems: – Pre-menstrual syndromePre-menstrual syndrome
– Menstrual crampsMenstrual cramps
Feelings during menses…
Abdominal cramps
Weight gain and bloating
Backpain and Bodyache
Swollen or painful breasts
Mental /behavioral health Mental /behavioral health issuesissues
• Overly concerned about Overly concerned about
the looksthe looks
• Irritable behavior, Irritable behavior,
depressiondepression
Headache and Irritability
anger
depression
Short temper
…If these symptoms occur usually a week before menstruation and are severe, it is called premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Some ways to cope sanitary napkins
Menstrual Cups
Some market names…
Cloth pads are another alternative..
When to visit a doctor ?...When to visit a doctor ?...• Dysmenorrhoea – If menstruation is painful that
is severe enough to limit normal activity or requires medication.
• Menorrhagia- Excessive (>5-6 tsp. per day) uterine bleeding Prolonged (>7days) regular
• If any discharge that is colored, has strong odor, or itches call a doctor…
AmenorrheaAmenorrhea
• Amenorrhea is the absence of Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation.menstruation.
– Absence of menses by age 14 without Absence of menses by age 14 without secondary sexual development.secondary sexual development.
– Absence of menses for 6 months in a Absence of menses for 6 months in a previously menstruating female.previously menstruating female.
Thank you…
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