This document discusses adolescent hygiene and menstruation. It begins by defining adolescence as the period between childhood and adulthood from ages 10 to 19. It then outlines the physical changes that occur for males and females during puberty, such as growth of body hair and changes in height. The document provides general hygiene recommendations including bathing regularly, washing clothes and brushing teeth. It also explains what menstruation is and discusses normal menstrual cycles and myths. Finally, it offers tips for maintaining good menstrual hygiene such as washing hands and genital area regularly and properly disposing of used products.

1. Adolescent and Menstrual
Hygiene
By Dr Harshita Das
CHC Suyalbari

2. What is Adolescence?

3. Adolescence is the phase
of life between childhood
and adulthood, from
ages 10 to 19.

5. It is a unique stage of
human development and
an important time for
laying the foundations
of good health.

6. What is
changing?
(Males)
● Deepening and cracking
of voice
● Increase in Hieght
● Increase in Body hair
● Growth of pubic and
axillary hair
● Increase in size of
reproductive organs
● Increased Oil and sweat
production in skin

8. What is
changing?
(Females)
● Increase in Hieght and
weight
● Growth of breast tissue
● Growth of pubic and
axillary hair
● Increase in oil
production in skin
● Start of menstruation

10. General Hygiene Measures

11. Bathing
(Using soap)
You may want to shower or bathe
more often once puberty begins.
During puberty:
• Skin becomes oilier, can cause
acne
• Body sweats more
• Body odour

12. Washing Clothes
Regularly and with
detergent
You may need to wash your
clothes more often when
puberty begins.
• Sweat and oil persist
• Bacteria cause clothes to
smell when not washed
regularly

13. Brushing Teeth
Regularly in morning and
night
Brush your teeth for 2 minutes
2 times a day.
• Prevent cavities
• Get rid of bacteria that
causes bad breath
• Use a pea-sized amount of
toothpaste

15. Handwashing
Steps of handwashing
SUMANK
The most important thing we can do to
prevent the spread of germs
When should we wash our hands?
• After using the washroom
• Before eating or preparing food
• After sneezing or coughing

17. What is Menstruation ?

18. Menstruation (also known
as a period) is the regular
discharge of blood and
mucosal tissue from the
inner lining of the uterus
through the vagina.

20. What is Normal?
Range of menstrual cycles
● Cycle- 21 to 35 days
(28 + - 7 days)
● Duration - 2 to 7 days
● Bleeding - 20 to 50 ml
● Pain- present or absent

22. For two years after
menarche cycles are
usually irregular

23. Common Myths

31. Menstrual Hygiene

32. Wash your hands before
and after using the
restroom and before
using a menstrual
product

33. Sanitary pads: Change
sanitary pads every few
hours, no matter how
light the flow. Change
them more frequently if
your period is heavy.

35. Keep your genital area clean.
Wash the outside of your vagina
and bottom every day. When you
go to the bathroom, wipe from
the front of your body toward the
back, not the other way. Use only
water to rinse your vulva

37. Discard used disposable
menstrual products properly:
wrap them with toilet paper, a
tissue, or other material and
then toss in a trash bin. Do
not flush menstrual products
down the toilet.

39. If you use cloth instead
of pads, use cotton
cloths. After use wash it
thoroughly with
detergent and dry it in
sun, to prevent infection.

41. Any Questions ?

42. Thank you