Teenagers Must Know! Menstruating Women Must Change Sanitary Pads Every 4 Hours
Menstruating women must change sanitary napkins every 4 hours even if blood volume is low. This is to protect the reproductive organs from bacteria and health problems.
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Women who are menstruating should change their sanitary napkins every 4 hours. This is as stated by Indian obstetrician and gynecologist Sharma.
According to Sharma, this aims to prevent bacterial infections in the reproductive organs.
"Most women change their sanitary napkins based on blood volume," said Sharma, as quoted by Tafansa from Healthshots via Antara.
So, even though the blood volume during menstruation is low, women are still advised to change sanitary napkins every four hours.
"If women don't change their sanitary napkins every four hours, they could also be at risk of developing other problems with their reproductive organs. "Such as itching, excessive vaginal discharge, skin rashes, even urinary tract infections," he added.
Not only Sharma, Stella Eidelina, as Marketing Manager of Hers Protex, also recommends that menstruating women change their sanitary napkins at least every three to four hours so that their reproductive organs remain clean.
"Most people only change when showering in the morning and showering at night, morning and evening," said Stella.
Especially if the volume of menstrual blood is high, then you should change your sanitary napkins frequently. Apart from maintaining cleanliness, it also prevents leaks.
Apart from that, make sure to choose a sanitary napkin that is comfortable to use to maintain sleep quality. Especially for teenagers who are experiencing menstruation for the first time, choosing the wrong sanitary napkin can cause worry, discomfort on the skin, leakage, and even disrupt the quality of sleep.
The criteria for a good sanitary napkin are those that are able to absorb more fluid, lock in the fluid after it is absorbed, are soft, comfortable, and prevent leakage. So you can choose the type of sanitary napkin according to comfort.
"We really understand how teenage girls struggle through puberty with menstrual experiences that are not always pleasant," said Stella.
So, choosing the right sanitary napkin can reduce discomfort due to menstrual pain.
Apart from that, adjust the size of the sanitary napkin according to your needs and activities. This will also make you more concentrated in your activities and comfortable when resting.
Hopefully, this article is useful!
