Precautions for the use of sanitary napkins
Sanitary napkins are necessities for women every month. You must learn to use them from the first menarche. However, the resistance of the reproductive organs decreases during menstruation and is more fragile than usual. If you use substandard sanitary napkins, Especially prone to infection. Pay attention to the following points:
1: Replacement, should be diligent
The menstrual blood is rich in nutrients, which can easily become a ‘medium’ for the growth of bacteria. After 2 hours of use, there are up to 107 bacteria per square centimeter of the surface layer. A woman needs about 15,000 sanitary napkins in her lifetime. But this small personal thing, once used improperly, is likely to cause health risks. A few days ago, some experts even put forward anxiously: Sanitary napkins are sometimes simply a bacterial bomb that women carry with them, which can cause a mild or serious disease at any time. Therefore, sanitary napkins must be changed diligently. There are two wrong ways: one is to use a sanitary napkin with strong absorption and good protection function, thinking that it is okay to use the same sanitary napkin for a long time; the other is to forget to replace it when the menstrual blood volume is low.
There is a survey: Japanese women change 6 times a day on average during menstruation, while Chinese women change 3 times. For the same Asian race, there should not be much difference in physique. However, due to the high proportion of Chinese women using intrauterine contraceptive rings, the overall menstrual flow should be greater.
2: Use medication sanitary napkins with caution
Women with allergies should use sanitary napkins from regular manufacturers with caution. The raw materials have been specially tested for safety and have been used for many years. If allergies occur, it is usually due to our physical problems-it is the same reason that people who eat shrimp or crabs will be allergic. The only way to prevent allergies is to avoid allergens, so once you feel irritation, itching, or uncomfortable, stop using this sanitary napkin immediately, and it is best to find out the ingredients that cause allergies (the most common is the fragrance in sanitary napkins). Do not use sanitary napkins with the same ingredients. Experts suggest: 'People with sensitive skin should use less dry mesh surface and more cotton mesh surface. Dry mesh surface absorbs quickly, but cotton mesh surface is softer and more comfortable and less irritating to the skin.' In addition, it is more likely to occur in summer. Allergies, this is due to the accumulation of moisture in the local area, so we should pay more attention to frequent replacement.
3: Sanitary napkins are best changed every two hours
Ms. Zhang has always used tampons. The main reason is that she can't stand the peculiar smell of menstrual blood left on the sanitary napkin. In fact, there is no peculiar smell when the menstrual blood just flows out, but when it comes into contact with the air, an oxidation reaction occurs. Several chemicals are mixed together to produce the smell.
The way to overcome it is of course to choose products with good air permeability and replace them frequently. The doctor also recommends: It is not advisable to eat high-fat and high-calorie foods during menstruation. Instead, fruits, vegetables, and beans should be used instead. A light diet will refresh the body.