Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual awareness day on May 28 to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management at a global level. It was initiated by the German-based NGO WASH United in 2013 and observed for the first time in 2014.

1. DR.ANJALATCHI MUTHUKUMARAN
VICE PRINCIPAL
ERA COLLEGE OF NURSING
ERA UNIVERSITY ,LUCKNOW-226003

2. Awareness for Menstrual
hygiene days

3. ANATOMY OF UTERUS

4. UTERUS POSITION IN
HUMAN BODY

5. HORMONES RELATED
CHANGESS

6. SECONDARY CHARACTERISTIC

7. Menstruation

8. Menstrual cycle

9. Menstrual cycles

10. First experience
• Fear
 Shame
• Embarrassment

11. Problems faced
• Pain
• Heaviness in abdomen
• Severe cramps
• Restrictions of movement
• Hygiene problems
• Infection
• Anemia
• Lethargy

12. How women get affect from
menstruation

13. Challenges
• Lack of safe and private spaces
for MHM(Menstrual Health
Management)
• Lack of information on MHM
• Embarrassment and anxiety
• Overcrowding and lack of
privacy
• Cultural taboos or restrictions
on MHM

14. Menstrual hygiene (According
to UNICEF)
• Social support
• Knowledge and skills
• Facilities and services
• Materials

15. Menstrual hygiene tips
• Change your pad frequently
• Try to use cotton sanitary pads
• Clean reusable pads properly
• Keep your vaginal area clean
• Wear comfortable, clean
underwear
• Use the right washing technique
• Use the correct washing
technique

16. Menstrual hygiene tips
• Discard used sanitary
products properly
• Consult a Gynaecologist ,
if necessary

17. Role of nation,international

18. Myth and taboos related
menstrual health

19. Basic Fact about Menstruation

20. Accessible infrastructure

21. Disposal of sanitary napkin

22. Follow up sign/symptom

23. How to make your own
pad?
 Take old cotton clothes /new cotton
clothes
 Cut into pieces
 Make one long sleeve pieces
 Keep two to three pad clothes
inside the long pads
 Attached with pantise

24. Health and dignity

25. Supportive area

26. Promotion hygienic
practices

30. Thank you so much for support