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Different
menstrual
absorbents
used in India
SANITARY NAPKINS/ pads
TAMPONS
• CLOTH PADS/ well maintained cloth
• MENSTRUAL CUP
DISHONOURABLE MENTIONS
• ASH/MUD/COW DUNG
• OLD RAGS/ waste cloth
Menstrual Absorbent
used in India
COST PER
YEAR (INR)
Disposal issue
to
environment
Safety for
health
Comfort Ease of reuse
SANITARY NAPKINS/ PADS 1500 Yes Less Average NA
TAMPON 2500 Yes Less Average NA
CLOTH PAD 800
(zero cost if
homemade)
No Good Good Wash and dry
MENSTRUAL CUP 200 Minimal Good Great
(with practice)
Wash and
sterilize
OLD RAGS/WASTE CLOTH NONE May be Bad Depends NA
MUD/ASH/COW DUNG NONE May be Bad No NA
Comparing Menstrual Absorbents currently used in India

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