Reminder 1: Replacement should be done more diligently

"There are abundant nutrients in menstrual blood, which can easily become a 'culture medium' for the rampant growth of bacteria. Therefore, sanitary pads must be replaced diligently."

There are two wrong approaches:

One is the use of sanitary napkins with strong absorption and good protective functions, thinking that using the same sanitary napkin for a long time is not a problem;

The second is to forget to replace it when the menstrual blood volume is low.

There is a survey: Japanese women change their menstrual cycle on average 6 times a day, while Chinese women change their menstrual cycle 3 times a day. As both Asian races, there should be no significant differences in physical fitness, while Chinese women, due to the high proportion of using intrauterine devices, should have a larger overall menstrual flow.

Remember when using sanitary napkins:

1. Replace every two hours;

2. Be cautious when using medication sanitary pads to prevent allergies;

3. Be sure to wash your hands before opening sanitary napkins;

4. Put sanitary pads in the bathroom. Most bathrooms in our country are dark, without sunlight all day long, and are often damp, which can easily breed mold and contaminate sanitary pads.

Reminder 2: Use medication sanitary pads with caution, especially for women with allergies

Sanitary napkins from legitimate manufacturers have undergone specialized safety testing on their raw materials and have been in use for many years. If an allergy occurs, it is usually due to our physical condition - the same goes for some people who are allergic to shrimp or crabs.

Allergy to sanitary napkins is not a trivial matter

The only way to prevent allergy is to avoid allergens. So once you feel irritated, itchy, or uncomfortable, stop using this sanitary towel immediately. It is best to find out the ingredients that cause allergy (most commonly essence in sanitary napkins). Do not use sanitary napkins with the same ingredients again.

Experts suggest that "people with sensitive skin should use less dry mesh and more cotton mesh. Dry mesh absorbs quickly, but cotton mesh is softer and more comfortable, with less irritation to the skin." In addition, allergies are more likely to occur in summer, as moisture accumulates in the local area, so it is even more important to pay attention to frequent replacement. "

Reminder 3: It is best to change sanitary napkins every two hours

Zhang has always used sanitary tampons, mainly because she has a cleanliness fetish and cannot tolerate the odor left by menstrual blood on the sanitary napkins. In fact, when menstrual blood first flows out, there is no odor, but when it comes into contact with air, an oxidation reaction occurs, and several chemicals mix together to produce an odor.

The way to overcome this is, of course, to choose products with good breathability and replace them frequently. Dr. Ding Hui also suggests that during menstruation, it is not advisable to eat high-fat and high calorie foods. Instead, fruits, vegetables, and beans should be replaced. A light diet will help the body feel refreshed.

Reminder 4: Keep a distance from sanitary pads

During the two days before and after menstruation, when it is inconvenient to take a bath during travel or business trips, sanitary pads can be a convenient, practical, and clean choice. Dr. Dante believed, "Sanitary pads should not be used at all times."

"The skin structure of the lips is similar to that of the lips. In medicine, if the lips are damaged, skilled plastic surgeons can transplant skin to reconstruct them. For both areas of skin, the ideal environment is - it should not be too dry or too wet. Imagine, our care for the lips often involves wrapping them up?"

"Delicate skin requires a very breathable environment. If sealed too tightly, moisture can accumulate and easily breed bacteria, causing various health problems. The most ideal product is high woven cotton underwear, which should be changed and washed daily. If using sanitary pads, don't forget to choose products with good breathability."

Special advice: "If there is a lot of vaginal discharge, the color is yellow or bloody, and there is an odor, it may be due to diseases such as vaginitis. In this case, the best way is not to use sanitary pads, but to seek medical attention from a gynecology department as soon as possible."

Reminder 5: Disinfection and Bleaching

Sanitary napkins are not completely sterile because they are both difficult to achieve and unnecessary: menstrual blood itself contains many microorganisms. According to a study, each gram of menstrual blood contains 108-9 microorganisms, but generally, it is not harmful to the human body. So, many brands of sanitary napkins are not specifically disinfected. As long as they meet the national standards: they do not contain pathogenic bacteria, and the number of microorganisms is within a certain range, they will not harm our health.

There are also some products on the market that have been disinfected. It should be noted that disinfection is mostly done through a chemical gas - ethylene oxide, which must be stored for a period of time before being put on the market. Otherwise, residual ethylene oxide may pose a risk to human health. The country has specific regulations for this.

Is the whiteness of the sanitary napkin "floating" out? That's not necessarily true. Some sanitary napkins have a very pure white color from their raw materials and do not require further bleaching; Some sanitary napkins also use fluorescent whitening agents - but we don't need to smell fluorescent whitening agents to change color. Currently, there are thousands of fluorescent whitening agents in the world, some of which are suspected to be harmful to human health, but none of them are used in the paper industry; In other words, there is no evidence to suggest that fluorescent whitening agents currently used in papermaking are harmful.

Reminder 6: Environmental issues with sanitary napkins

A woman needs approximately 15000 sanitary pads in her lifetime. It seems that environmental protection issues need to be carefully considered. Environmental experts tell us that discarded sanitary napkins belong to the category of "non recyclable" garbage. If your city has both recyclable and non recyclable waste during disposal, then place it in the non recyclable category. It is absolutely not allowed to throw sanitary napkins into the sewer, as this is an important reason for urban sewer blockage.