Syncing hygiene in all 4 phases

Category: Health

Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated on 28th May globally. This celebration highlights the international efforts by the World Health Organisation and various non–profit organisations in the field of women health and empowerment. It not only advocates good menstrual hygiene management but also helps to push social movements or awareness against the taboos associated with menstruation. The slogan for MHD 2021 is #ItsTimeForAction. To abide by the fact that we believe hygiene is important at any time of the month, our theme for Menstrual Hygiene Day is #IntimateHygieneIsNotAPhase. Personal hygiene is the most important factor in basic health. Hence, it is important to maintain it throughout the menstrual cycle and not only when a woman is having her period. The menstrual cycle consists four phases: 1. Follicular The follicular phase starts immediately after completion of the periods and lasts for the first two weeks of the menstrual cycle. The lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows under the effect of the oestrogen hormone. Women can experience an increase in vaginal watery discharge in the initial part of this phase. 2. Ovulation This phase can last for a couple of days. The ovulation process releases the egg for fertilisation due to surge in the Luteinizing Hormone under the effect of oestrogen. 3. Luteal During this phase, the progesterone hormone starts increasing and the endometrium ripens and congests. This phase lasts from ovulation till the onset of menstruation. The healthy vaginal discharge increases in premenstrual period.