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Menstrual cups vs sanitary pads: Which is more hygienic and who should use them?
May 31, 2025 7:44 am
Cups are cost-effective and more sustainable
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025: Date, theme, significance — all you need to know
May 28, 2025 8:21 am
International Menstrual Hygiene Day is being marked on Wednesday, 28 May, 2025, under the theme, #PeriodFriendlyWorld, where everyone has access to period education and hygiene resources.
Is there anything good about menopause? Yep, here are 4 things to look forward to
October 08, 2024 6:16 pm
A new sense of liberation can fuel increased self-confidence at menopause.
Do you have insomnia right before your periods? Here’s how to manage it
April 06, 2024 8:09 am
All you need is to prepare yourself beforehand with some lifestyle modifications, says Dr Parinita Kalita, Associate Director, Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, Delhi
Rethink period-pushing pills, reduce training intensity and alter diet during cycles: Menstrual health advice for women wrestlers
February 08, 2024 9:49 am
The practice of ignoring period cramps and training full throttle was causing injuries in wrestlers.
File affidavit on steps taken on ground level for menstrual hygiene in govt schools: Bombay HC to state
October 11, 2023 8:31 pm
The court was hearing a PIL by a law student that sought directives from the authorities for effective implementation of the Menstrual Hygiene Management National Guidelines, 2015.
How the menstrual cup eased my period anxiety
September 01, 2023 6:26 pm
I can go for long hikes without getting rashes. I can go for a swim completely carefree. The periods are just a part of my life and not a looming presence. And, perhaps because of this mental relief, I feel that I have been experiencing less cramps and pains ever since I switched to a menstrual cup
How much blood loss is normal during periods?
August 11, 2023 1:43 pm
Dr Phani Madhuri, Senior Consultant, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Apollo Cradle and Children's Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore, said there's no need to worry if you're losing more blood than normal in some cycles as there are some factors like polyps, endometrium ovary and hyperthyroidism that affect it.
Just 0.06 kg non-biodegradable waste generated in lifetime by woman using menstrual cups: Report
June 07, 2023 12:21 pm
The report ‘Why India Needs to Move Beyond Sanitary Pads’ by NGO ARTH (Action Research and Training for Health) also stated that total non-biodegradable waste generated from plastic and polymers used in menstrual products can be reduced by 99 per cent by use of menstrual cups.
India: How is climate change impacting menstrual health?
May 29, 2023 5:38 pm
Women suffer increasing risks to their health in the wake of natural disasters, according to a UN report. Indian women tell the story of how Cyclone Amphan impacted their health.
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Essential tips to maintain feminine hygiene in your 30s
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Your 30s are an important phase of your life for inculcating healthy and hygienic habits
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