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INTRODUCTION:
The transition from childhood to adulthood is
characterized by acceleration of physical growth and
psychological and behavioral changes.
WHAT IS MENSTURATION:
 Menstruation i.e. regular cycles of bleeding par vagina
is a natural and necessary
 process in order to develop reproductive capabilities.
 With the onset of menstruation the ovaries begin to
release ova, and thus a girl
 becomes capable of bearing a child.
 Every month the ovaries release an egg. In anticipation
of possible fertilization the
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 uterus prepares itself with a thick lining of blood for
the protection, safety and the
 nutrition of the foetus (baby). If the fertilization
doesn’t take place the thick lining of
 blood is not required. Thus, the thick lining of blood
disintegrates and starts flushing
 out of the vaginal opening along with the ovum. The
flushing out continues for
 three to seven days and is called menstruation or
periods
NORMAL MENSTURATION
 This begins roughly 2 years after the appearance of first
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physical signs of puberty.
Normal duration of cycle varies from 23-39 days, the mean
being 28 days.
There are no clots in the menstrual blood.
Normal flow varies from 2-7 days, the mean being 5 days.
However, duration of more than eight days is of concern.
On average one has to change a menstrual pad two to three
times a day.
During the first few years, period is often irregular and flow
varies. This is normal
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IRREGULAR MENSTURAL CYCLE
Irregular menstrual cycle can be
commonly due to changes in
lifestyle, anemia, stress, weight loss
or ovulatory cycle. This is common
during first year after menarche
(first menstrual cycle) and before
menopause.
PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH
MENSTURATION
PERSONAL HYGIENE DURING
MENSTURATION
 Observing personal hygiene is necessary to prevent
reproductive tract
infection, local itching and bad odour. Following are general
guidelines: Take bath morning and evening, and always wear neat, sun
dried cotton
clothes and undergarments.
 After attending toilet, wash with soap and water; the inner
thighs and
labial folds should be cleaned properly in squatting position.
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 Use of cloth or sanitary napkin depends on personal
choice, but make
sure to change them frequently depending on the quantity of
flow.
 If clothes are used then this cloth should be cleaned and
sun dried
before re-use, and do not use them for more than three
months. Cloth
should not be too tough or too thick as it may cause
irritation.
 Before onset of flow it is comfortable to trim the hairs
around genitalia;
shaving is not recommended.
MYTH
1. Menstruation is unclean
2. It is unhealthy for a girl to bathe during her
periods
3. Once a girl begins to menstruate, she can
become pregnant
4. A girl having periods should not enter kitchen
or touch food Myth There is no scientific reason
behind it. However, adequate rest should be
taken
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