What are menstrual rights?

Menstrual hygiene rights are connected to the right to non-discrimination, to health and healthy environment, education and work. The right to health is also at risk, as women using unclean cloths without the ability to wash are at greater risk of developing infections.

What is the best thing to do if there is a problem in the menstrual cycle?

Your doctor may prescribe hormonal birth control, such as a hormonal IUD, the pill, shot, or vaginal ring, to help control your menstrual cycle. Hormonal birth control is sometimes prescribed by doctors for women’s health concerns other than preventing pregnancy.

Why Is menstruation a taboo?

Cultural norms and religious taboos on menstruation are often compounded by traditional associations with evil spirits, shame and embarrassment surrounding sexual reproduction. [2] In some cultures, women bury their cloths used during menstruation to prevent them being used by evil spirits.

What happens to your body on your period?

Menstruation is a woman’s monthly bleeding, often called your “period.” When you menstruate, your body discards the monthly buildup of the lining of your uterus (womb). Menstrual blood and tissue flow from your uterus through the small opening in your cervix and pass out of your body through your vagina.

Is period blood unsanitary?

In short, there is nothing dirty or toxic as we unfortunately sometimes hear. No, menstruating women don’t make the ham rot by touching it!

What is the best thing to do if a girl is experiencing one of the common discomforts during menstrual cycle?

There are a number of simple ways to ease the discomfort.

• Relax in a hot bath with aromatherapy oils.
• Cuddle a hot water bottle.
• Have a back and stomach massage.
• Wear loose fitting clothing in the couple of days prior to and during your period.
• Do some gentle exercise such as yoga.

How does Girl feel during periods?

PMS is a collection of symptoms that some people get around the time of their periods. It can include headaches, back pain, irritability or moodiness, feeling sad or emotional, bloating, and breast tenderness. 2 Some people don’t have any of these symptoms while others have them all.