1. ZAMBIA POLICE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, NORTHWESTERN PROVINCE
THE MYSTERY IN THE INCREASE OF
GYNECOLOGICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
AND HOW THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ABOUT 60% OF GBV CASES AGAINST
WOMEN AND GIRLS
A heforshe project against
 Menstrual disorders
 Gynecological dis-eases
 Gender based violence
 Inequality of women & Girls
 Poor menstrual hygiene
Khama HACHUNDE (Supt)
Community Services Coordinator
Contacts: +260 955/967-895 403 and +260 975 122 357.
Email:hachundek@yahoo.ca

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Introduction
According to the ministry of gender, among the new challenges in the fight against GBV is the
cost involved in the treatment of theses GBV cases. Police have their own experience and lessons
learnt in the fight against GBV. Police’s experience and knowledge so far in the fight against
GBV is the increase in gynecological health problems becoming a common cause of GBV which
also contribute to the burden(cost) of treating these preventable GBV cases. if the victims and
perpetrators were well informed as the cause is a self abuse by women themselves and the men
are perpetrators just from lack of knowledge, we would be able to prevent 62% gynecological
problems and 60% GBV. The concept paper highlights the link between gynecological health
problems, GBV and inequality in women and girls with suggestion of a very special sanitary
technology which is both preventative and curative against most gynecological problems thus
providing ability to fight GBV and inequality from this dimension at the individual and family
levels. The suggested technology is innovation, creativity and a means of expanding options in
the fight against GBV other than waiting for the law to be breached and then enforce it but
removing the potential cause so that secondary abuse does not arise or exist.
How substandard sanitary pads cause gynecological health problems in women and girls
All other causes of gynecological health problems have been thoroughly studied and intervations
put in place to mitigate them but gynecological health problems seem to increase even more in
women and girls. It is prudent to consider other latest discoveries of the cause and mitigations
identified which fortunately are proving very effective both as prevention and treatment. With
regard to substandard sanitary wear responsible for the increase in women’s gynecological health
problems, investigations prove that most sanitary pads available on the market are produced from
recycled paper materials containing print ink and other chemicals which are later bleached with
chemical chlorine which process’s by-product is dioxin. Studying the chemical dioxin a by-
product of chlorine from the bleaching process of the paper material used to make sanitary pads,
it is a cancerous chemical when it comes in contact with the human skin and cells and more
especially the cervix and uterus. When dioxin enters the cells of the cervix or uterus, it mimics
the cell’s DNA causing mutation which over time result is abnormal or uncontrollable growth of
cells called cervical cancer or fibroids. Dioxin is carcinogenic, meaning changes the genetic
makeup of a host cell. Apart from the cervix and uterus cells, this includes hormone cells causing
menstrual disorders by causing an imbalance in the hormones. Because paper cannot absorb the
woman’s flow during her messes, a plastic paper is placed in between or under the pad for fear of
leakage when a woman is bleeding. This plastic placed in between the pad inhibits access of air
in the woman’s system. This implies that as the woman is bleeding wearing this kind of pad, no
air enters the woman’s system and because of this, warmth develops between the pad and her
private part, with the moisture from the blood this area becomes a breeding ground for
germs, fermentation takes place hence the reason the pads are smelly when removed after use

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(Situational Environment). This situation also causes imbalance in the vaginal PH making a
woman/girl prone to infection as vaginal PH is a natural defence of a woman against infection.
According to Winalite International scientists document reffered to earlier giving reference to
W.H.O report state that “ two hours of a woman putting on such substandard pads, about 107
different types of germs develop per Cubic centimeter of the surface area of the pad. When
pressure is applied on the pad through sitting, because paper is not absorptive enough, the pad
allows a back flow of the blood into the woman’s reproductive system with all the germs which
will have developed and the chemical mixed with the blood causing infection to the woman’s
reproductive system. Not knowing what to do and what is happening, the woman simply takes
this as a normal menstrual discomfort. The infection there after develops to something big that
sometimes end up costing the woman’s life or go through painful processes to try and correct the
condition in the likes of operation, chemotherapy and radio therapy. Why that far, because some
developed infections end up developing other serious conditions like fibroids, hemorrhoids,
cancer of the cervix, cancer of the uterus, ovaries, tubes or blocked tubes and menstrual
disorders. You may be surprised that among the germs that develop on the pad (Substandard) at
the two hour estimation of a woman using these substandard pads is HPV virus. Fibroids and
menstrual disorder are suspected to occur because of an imbalance in the female hormones due
to toxins (chlorine and dioxin) absorbed in the body from the substandard pads and other
sources. Some pads are made of a gel as to absorb the flow but if the gel is a chemical gel the
same effects occur. For lack of this knowledge, women have become a captive market and
paying the unnecessary painful price.
Where is the abuse in the above analysis?
The anti-gender based violence act defines abuse as “ any conduct or behavior that injures the
health, safety and wellbeing of a person because of their gender. Often thought of as coming
from another person, unfortunately this abuse is self inflicted or induced on women by women
themselves without knowing so while using these substandard pads the commonest on the
market arising from a technological deficiency to meet the exact benefit of the intended group.
(1) The producers of the substandard sanitary pads know that dioxin and chlorine are
carcinogenic chemicals when they are absorbed in the human body but continue to use
the chemicals in the production of the sanitary pads.
(2) The product is produced to a specific target group (Women). As alluded to earlier,
without enough information, the woman becomes a captive market and has no choice but
to use the product.
(3) The substandard pads evoke serious health conditions that injure women’s health and
wellbeing.
(4) Unfortunately the abuse is self abuse on women by women themselves from lack of
knowledge of the effects of substandard pads.

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Conditions evoked by Poor quality sanitary Pads during menstruation
Poor menstrual hygiene evokes serious gynecological health problems some of which will even
cost a woman’s life. Among the many of such diseases are; External Vaginal inflammations,
Itchy Skin on the private part, Vaginal inflammation (vaginitis), Cervical Inflammation and
erosion, Endometrial Inflammation, Excessive white discharge, Searing heart or pain in the
lower abdomen, Fever, Feeling nauseous, Urge to urinate, Urinal pain, Sore waist, Aching waist,
Fatigue, Genital warts, Genital herpes, Menstrual disorders (Heavy periods, Light periods,
spotting in between periods, prolonged periods, menstrual pains (abdominal pain and back ache
before or during messes).
Menstrual disorders and fibroids are more an issue to do with hormonal imbalances mainly due
to the amount of toxins women will have accumulated during the many years of using sanitary
pads that contain chemicals. The life styles of sugary drinks and junky foods, pollutants in the air
add to accumulation of pollutants in the woman’s body which overtime cause hormonal
imbalance which evoke above stated conditions.
How substandard Sanitary pads are a silent cause of GBV on women and girls,
(a) Genital Warts, herpes, excessive white discharges, itchy skin, PID, Vaginitis etc
The above when diagnosed are classified as sexually transmitted infections and
automatically become an emotional and psychological form of GBV on diagnoses on a
woman who transfers the same to the husband she suspected to have brought the disease
because she knows she is innocent. When the man is examined he is found without the
diseases and the blame falls back to the woman who has the disease without knowing she
grew the germs when responding to her biological need using wrong material. She there
after becomes a double victim of abuse, first from the self abuse using a wrong pad and
thereafter from the partner who suspects her to be unfaithful and treatment becomes a
cost for two forms abuse, the disease and the injury from assault when and if the situation
goes out of hand in a relationships. In case of girls they become objects of ridicule at
home on suspicion that they are promiscuous.
(b) Prolonged periods, Fibroids, Cervical cancer, Ovarian cysts etc
Prolonged periods result in men having extra marital relationships causing emotional and
psychological abuse in women who at the time are unable to sexually satisfy their
husbands due to their condition. Fibroids are responsible of broken marriages and
relationships since many with fibroids can’t conceive or often have miscarriages.
Cervical cancer is cause of psychological and emotional abuse on men suspected to be
responsible of having brought the virus when large percent as per WHO research is
caused by women using substandard pads who grow the virus themselves on their
genitals due to poor menstrual hygiene from substandard pads. Ovarian cysts maybe
responsible for infertility in women which again becomes a cause for most divorces
including blocked tubes.

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Dr Christopher Wild director of the IARC(International Agency for Research on cancer) the
research agency on behalf of the world health Organization which is based In lyon France , in his
press release No.224 on 4th frebruary,2014 projected an increase in cancer cases in the next two
decades of about 22,000,000 each year which number includes cervical cancer, breast cancer and
many others that affects the women from carcinogenic substances they absorbs including those
contained is substandard sanitary pads.
SOLUTION
Problem solving has three techniques which are, identifying the problem, identifying the cause
the two which have been ably identified leaving the last part which is eliminating the cause and
the problem is over. Having identified the problem as GBV and gynecological health problems
and the cause as substandard sanitary pads, eliminating the problem is only possible by providing
women the best and right sanitary product to improve menstrual hygiene so they don’t abuse
themselves and evoke conditions that bring suspicions in homes to damage relationships as is the
experience so far. Improvising for women’s menstrual hygiene is now costing the government
huge sums of money which could be prevented by the right menstrual material because no such
observed diseases can be come about. The picture below is that of the best sanitary wear so far
existing in the world and now already on the Zambian market unfortunately many women don’t
have the knowledge. Unless they are told, they will continue paying the heavy price on their
gynecological health and GBV from this dimension and observed cause. The sanitary pad
conforms to the natural way of responding to this biological need by maintaining vaginal PH
with the anion strip attached to it. It a an innovative and creative technology or a means of
expanding options in the prevention and treatment of gynecological health problems in women
contributing to the country’s burden of disease.
ANION PADS AND PANTLINERS, both curative and preventative against
gynecological problem and general health problems in women.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ANION SANITARY PADS
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The sanitary pad is both preventative and curative against most gynecological health problems
and greatly increase the quality of menstrual hygiene in women to prevent the already alluded to
diseases thus preventing GBV from this dimension and improve equality of women at places of
work as it is also able to prevent menstrual pains which retard progress of women at work places.
Women and girls that suffer from menstrual pains sometimes three to six days often have a
challenge of having less productive hours and class attendance hours respectively. This reduces
their competitiveness with their men counterparts both in work places and institions of learning.
During my investigation and interrogation of the various sanitary pads available on the market, I
have come to realize with evidence that LOVEMOON also known as ANION sanitary pads are
the best solution for women as both prevention and cure of most gynecological health problems
including cervical cancer, menstrual pains and many others as already mentioned above. Much
about the anion strip attached on the pad is explained in detail on page 7 and 8 below.
Anion sanitary pads are made 100 % from natural material which that conforms with the natural
way of responding to this biological need but very effective for menstrual hygiene
 100% cotton which enhances softness and freshness as it makes them permeable to
air eliminating moisture and heat.
 Equipped with a unique patented anion strip which effectively removes noxious
bacterium which is the main cause of gynecological diseases. This strip combats
99.9% of bacteria and naturally relieves menstrual discomfort. The anion strip is
compressed with over 6000 negative ions per cubic centimeter and is activated by
fluid or warmth and when absorbed in the body enhances the woman’s quality of
health as prevention from infection.
 Contains a plant based gel absorber- which is a special absorptive material making
them more than 2 times more absorbent than ordinary sanitary pads.
 Made with a specially designed adhesive that conforms to human ergonomics
(chewing gum) which does not leave residue on the underwear and cause irritations
when worn without any towel.
 Each packet has a self testing indicator that measures the presence of bacteria and/or
virus in the genital area. This ensures that a woman keeps herself hygienically clean
and bacteria free
 Packaging is made from aluminum foil like that used for food packaging to disallow
moisture or bacteria entering.
 Negative ions that fuse through the woman’s genitals get absorbed in the body
systems not only providing protection of a woman during her messes but provides the
body and its organs several other general health benefits among many are;
 Strengthening immunity- high levels of negative ions promote production of
globulin in blood, resulting in stronger resistance to illness- Improves reflex
system and endothelial system(layer of cells that lines the inside of some body
cavities e,g blood vessels) enhances body’s anti-disease ability(ATP

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hormone).Gamma globulin is a kind of protein contained in serum, and is an
immunizing antibody. When anions increase within the human body, the
amount of gamma globulin in the blood also increases. Therefore, it helps
maintain a healthful body by increasing the resistance power against infection
of viruses with an increase of antibodies.
 Enhancing hormonal balance- by increasing the levels of calcium and
sodium in the blood stream, negative ions restore a healthy PH balance in the
blood. This prevents and treats menstrual disorders e.g excessive bleeding,
menstrual pains, absent and light periods.
 Balancing the autonomic nervous system- negative ions calm and relax taut
nerves balancing the opposing sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of
the autonomic nervous system
 Reducing fatigue and stress- by increasing oxygen levels in the blood and
facilitating more efficient oxygen utilization, negative ions help accelerate
recovery from fatigue which is among the signs of the effects of poor quality
sanitary pads.
 Enhancing metabolism- by counteracting over arousal of the sympathetic
nervous system, negative ions help ease tension in the stomach and intestines
promoting the production of digestive enzymes and enhancing digestion
 Stabilizing brain faction- by promoting abundant oxygen levels in the blood,
negative ions help normalize brain function, resulting in relaxation and
calmness. Helps with a number of mental problems including epilepsy.
 Treating inflammation and cell rejuvenation- negative ions help revitalize
cell metabolism, enhancing the vitality of muscle tissue and strengthening
internal organs.Very effective against fibroids, cervical cancer and other other
inflammations. Negative ions rejuvenate and revitalize all the body’s system
and cells, promoting a stronger overall constitution. For these benefits, men
can also use the liners by wearing them under their feet as ions flow through
the pores of the skin for athlete foot or under their pants for prostate cancer.
Conditions treatable and preventable by ANION Sanitary pads
Bladder infection, Bladder control, Prostate problems in men which is another hidden and silent
cause of GBV due to developed Ed from the condition both against the man by serious ridicule
and verbal assault and sometimes assault on the women on suspicion of promiscuity. Others are
Hemorrhoids and Colon bleeding. All the diseases alluded to above as evoked by substandard
sanitary pads can be prevented and treated by the Anion therapy in manner explained above.
What are Anions?
Anions are scientifically defined as molecules or atoms in the air with a negative charge. When
the charge is positive they are called “Cations”. In simple language “Anions” are vitamins of the

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air while “Cations” are poison of the air. Any other carcinogen substance that cause harm to
health and this includes the chemicals that are in substandard pads are also called “cations”. In
the natural set up, anions in the air as vitamins in the air are very beneficial to our health as they
are responsible to cleanse the air of all toxins(pollutants), air born germs including H1N1 virus,
and small dust particles which if we inhaled them could cause serious health problems. Just like
they work in the air, when absorbed directly in the body they kill about 99.9% common bacteria
and viruses. It is with this background knowledge that anion sanitary pads has an “Anion
Concentrated Strip of over 5000 anions per cubic centimeter” has the ability to kill all the germs
that tend to grow when the woman is on her periods because the smell of the pad after use is
indicative of decay which is only possible because of the presence of bacteria. The anion strip
also increases alkalinity on the woman’s genitals to increase the production of health enzymes.
This enables the woman have a safe and hygienic menstrual period as it prevents decay taking
place, start treating her infection which were a result of earlier use of sub-standard pads and in
the process also benefit her with alluded to earlier health benefits. The anions absorbed in the
body actually help the body flush out germs naturally. The anion strip on the pad also becomes
food to the body since they are vitamins to nourish her body at the time it is at its weakest during
her messes.
Chemicals absorbed in the body by whatever means which do not become part of the cells and
tissues are toxins in the body which can only be reversed by the reduction process or dilution as
in chemistry which anions provide because of their high alkaline attribute. This situation has
ability to reverse any condition evoked by a wrong created environment on the woman’s genitals
during her messes. In science, it has been proved that anions are very important in the body at the
right amounts to provide balance in the body against all forms of pollutants and diseases whose
ratio in the body should always be 2:1, more anions and less toxins or pollutants(cations).
Facts about menstruation
• Natural process- Not a shame or dirty. Life style not by choice but by design that they are
women expected to start from a particular age to menopause.
• Cycle goes for about half a woman’s life ( 30-40 yrs). It is the longest period of her life,
if exposed to harmful products and substances she may not enjoy a full life. No wonder
many of them don’t make it to old age in the 21st century.
• About 15000 pieces of sanitary pads are required in the lifetime of any woman using
them. How much toxins will she have absorbed from this number if she uses substandard
pads.How many germs will develop in her system if each substandard pad will grow
about 107 different germs per cubic centimeter of the surface area of the pad. No woner
there is an increase in PIDs, vaginitis, cervical cancer, menstrual disorders, ovarian cysts,
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• Trusted brand of sanitary pads is a necessity for every woman/girl if they have to live
health lives than just living them a captive market just to use what is available. This
agrees with the minister of education Hon. Dr Kaingu during his appeal to the nation on
the eve of the woman’s menstrual day 28th may, 2015 that “we need to provide hygienic
sanitary wear to our girls in schools”. This need is not only to a school girl but every
woman of productive age.
• Sanitary pads should not only provide comfort and safety but must enhance every
woman’s health and lifestyle. Hygiene can in simple terms be defined as the principle of
keeping oneself health or clean.
• Sanitary pad is a woman’s indispensible friend, not a luxury but a necessity. Looking at
the level of technological advance, the 21st century woman may not intend to resort back
to the use of sacks, cloth, spongy etc because they don’t look hygienic even when they
are very effective to lessen gynecological health problems. Sanitary pads technology is
good technology and who ever thought about it thought well because it is also convenient
for the women. Using good technology of a sanitary pad that meets the woman’s peace of
mind, quality and hygiene is the answer. Development as in the sense of advancement,
improvement and progress in the type of sanitary wear is the key to solving many
gynecological health problems in women and girls of reproductive age.
Key criteria for selection of sanitary pads.
• Hygiene-Keeping one self and surrounding clean to prevent diseases.
• Performance-Product should achieve its intended purpose.
• Comfort-pleasant state of relaxation or wellbeing, relief for unhappiness or worry.
• Convenience-useful or helpful thing or easy to use.
• Aesthetics-artistic design or taste, beauty. Has seven layers with no plastic either under
or in between to create a conducive environment for germs to grow. Anion strip in
between is made of algae and not paper which makes impossible to disintegrate when the
pad wets.
Purpose of Pads
• Absorb and retain menstrual fluid- No back flow
• Isolate fluid from the body-good hygiene
• Stop leakage- stop embarrassment.
Facts about Sanitary Pads

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• Pads can be placed on the market without prior evidence of safety or efficacy, why?
Because they are not considered medical devices. Women are a too easy target because
they are bound by biology to menstruate for at least 35 years or so. Women are thus a
captive market and potentially easy victims of numerous types of sanitary pads (and
tampon) traumas.
• Sanitary pads are not as simple as they may seem at first glance. They are made for the
most complex beings in the universe, and consequently they are and should be complex
too.
28th May of each year in Zambia is commemorated as the woman’s menstrual day approving the
above alluded to concerns and investigations finding. One germany physicist Albert Einstain
once said, insanity is doing the same thing expecting different Results”. We can save women
lives differently with the anion technology sanitary pad. Galieo Galillee once said, “the truth is
easy to understand, all you need is to find it.
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1. Vincent Chan. Anions, a true gift of nature.
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tiara.tasneem@gmail.com
6. Google search. Winalite Canada.
7. Google-extracts from the document “Menstrual disorders”(Unknown author)
8. WHO.(1978).Principles of Primary Health care. P16-17
9. Google- Anions sanitary pads or napkins
10. Google- Anions health benefits
11. Robert O’Brain. Ions can do strange things to you.
12. Dr. Christopher Wild (2014). IARC press Release 224.WHO