Women’s wellness and menstrual hygiene report
Menstrual hygiene day was planned by St. Philomena’s campus in Mysuru and was held on May 28, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the campus conference hall. To attend the session, all the female faculty members and students from their respective departmentscongregated in the hall. The Department of College and Technical Education, Government of Karnataka, is carrying out a program on women’s wellness and menstrual hygiene on the Vijay Bhava YouTube channel. Dr. Lavanya Kiran is the program facilitator. The discussion topics included menstrual phase, lifestyle, hormonal imbalance, monthly rituals observed in various religions, the availability of various sanitary goods, maintaining menstrual cleanliness, using and discarding sanitary products, and menstrual hygiene.
The session started with let’s talk period…
Ma’am began with the best example of how to wrap sanitary pads in newspaper and other materials because it is important for both our bodies and the environment. Girls are also very hesitant to purchase pads in stores. She went on to discuss the menstrual phase, the female reproductive system, and the menstrual cycle, which includes information about blood flow and ages. The normal menstrual cycle lasts three to five days, so it’s important to keep note of when you get your period. The colour of your blood can also reveal symptoms. Hormonal imbalances and mood fluctuations that occur during menstruation might affect our behaviour and cause menstrual pain.
While it’s possible that all girls have experienced physical changes and behavioural issues like irritability, ma’am offered some advice on how to lessen
discomfort, exercises to try, and foods to avoid when menstruating. Before her menstruation, she mentioned the premenstrual syndrome discharge.Considering the pupils’ age range, she recommended several products such as sanitary pads, menstruation cups, and tampons, along with their appropriate usage. They even discuss the biological causes of menopause and delayed menstruation, and they wrap up by offering alternative sanitary goods that can lower the cost of sanitary pads. A question-and-answer period and some explanations on menstrual hygiene and health came next. 180 staffs and students of PG block participated in this session.
PG Coordinator Dr. Noor Mubasher gave a vote of appreciation to end the event.
Menstrual hygiene and women’s health were covered in the session. This meeting, which the college and the Karnataka government’s department of colligate and technical education collaborated to organize, is incredibly beneficial.
