Scientific selection and use of menstrual hygiene products to protect women’s health

China Consumer News reported.　With the improvement of public health awareness, the choice and use of menstrual hygiene products has become an important issue for women’s health. In the past few decades, through technological breakthroughs and product innovation iterations,Female care productsDifferent forms and functions of menstrual care products have appeared in the market.

Faced with a dazzling array of products, how should consumers choose? Relevant professionals remind consumers that they should follow the principle of health and safety when choosing high-quality products, choose different forms of products according to different life scenes, and establish scientific usage habits.

Select products according to scene requirements.

At present, the common sanitary products for women’s menstrual care in the market are sanitary napkins, sanitary pads, pants-type sanitary napkins, tampons, menstrual cups and so on. Different products have their own characteristics and are suitable for different life scenes. Choosing different products according to local conditions will bring convenience and comfort to life.

There are two main categories of menstrual products, namely, external use and built-in products. External products include sanitary napkins, sanitary pads, pants-type sanitary napkins, etc., and built-in main products are tampons. External products are represented by sanitary napkins. The structure of sanitary towel mainly includes surface layer, diversion layer, absorbent core layer and leakage-proof bottom layer, and the auxiliary components include three-dimensional protective barrier, wing adhesive, adhesive backing and release paper. Built-in products are represented by tampons. Tampons are divided into catheter tampons and finger-push tampons according to different insertion methods. Novices recommend catheter tampons for easy operation. The appropriate absorption amount of cotton sliver should be selected, and the product instructions should be followed to ensure the safety of use. Because tampons are suitable for a variety of sports scenes, they have been favored by more and more girls in recent years, helping more girls to open a new world of "menstruation".

In addition, consumers can choose different women’s menstrual care and hygiene products to meet their own needs according to the usage scenarios such as more menstrual period, different seasons in day and night, summer and winter, and wearing time (whether it is inconvenient to change after sitting for a long time in a meeting, etc.).

Multi-dimensional measurement of product quality

If sanitary napkins are selected as menstrual care products, they should be comprehensively measured from the dimensions of absorption and leakage resistance, comfort, adhesive fit, deformation resistance of towel body and even brand awareness.

The absorption capacity of sanitary napkins is the first performance that consumers need to pay attention to. The absorption capacity is closely related to the absorbent core. At present, the main sanitary napkins on the market are traditional cores, which are composed of fluff pulp and superabsorbent resin (commonly known as absorbent beads). In addition, there are various advanced versions of new sanitary towel cores, such as the integrated absorbent core derived from liquid materials, which are different from almost all traditional sanitary towel absorbent cores on the market. The integrated absorbent core is formed at one time, without water-absorbing beads and fluff pulp, and its texture is as soft and elastic as a latex pillow. At the same time, it can be almost as thin before and after suction, and it will not be deformed, bringing consumers a more insensible wearing experience.

There are other reasons that may lead to leakage of sanitary napkins, such as front leakage and back leakage caused by insufficient length of sanitary napkins, side leakage caused by displacement of sanitary napkins due to folded deformation of sanitary napkins or weak back glue, and leakage caused by insufficient wings and easy tilting.

The comfort of sanitary napkins is also very important, which is mainly determined by the thickness of sanitary napkins, the softness of the towel body and the material of the surface layer. Soft cotton surface layer and pure cotton surface layer are good choices, the light towel body will be more breathable and not stuffy, and the adhesive that is easy to stick and tear can fit underwear better, reducing the overall presence of sanitary napkins.

qualifiedOur sanitary napkins and tampons have undergone strict quality inspection to ensure safety and reliability. It is suggested that consumers should give priority to well-known big brands, which have stricter control on material selection, production technology and safety standards, guaranteed safety and higher reliability.

Establish scientific cognition and usage habits.

The skin of private muscles is very different from that of other parts of the body, and the skin barrier is more fragile, which is easily influenced by external stimuli, causing skin problems such as redness, swelling and itching. Therefore, consumers are advised to change sanitary napkins frequently during menstruation. At the same time, it is particularly important to choose a sanitary towel with proper absorption and dry surface, which can better reduce the skin problems caused by menstrual blood and secretions contacting with private muscles.

When using sanitary napkins, you must pay attention to changing them regularly. No matter whether there are obvious blood stains or not, sanitary napkins should be replaced at least every 2-3 hours to prevent bacterial growth and reduce skin irritation and the risk of gynecological diseases. When the blood volume is large, it is even more necessary to change it frequently. The tampon should not be used for more than 8 hours, and it should be replaced every 4-8 hours.

When storing sanitary napkins, you should avoid storing sanitary napkins in damp toilets. It is recommended to choose a dry and ventilated place for proper storage to prevent the growth of bacteria, molds and even pests.

Pay attention to the safety of ingredients when choosing sanitary napkins. Be cautious about products containing Chinese herbal medicines and other ingredients. Some natural ingredients and additives can not only inhibit bacteria and help vulva health, but may cause allergic reactions. For the added ingredients, it must be ensured that it has no effect on the skin of female private parts and normal flora.

Female consumers should establish a correct concept of menstrual hygiene, choose products suitable for them, develop scientific habits, jointly protect women’s health and enjoy a more comfortable life. (Levin)