• World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022: Know the History, Significance & Myths related to it

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    World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022: Know the History, Significance & Myths related to it

    It is essential to
    consider that the menstrual cycle is a natural process that leads to ovulation
    and reproduction, and there is no reason to be embarrassed about it.



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    mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A">Digital Desk: mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A"> Every year, on
    May 28, countries around the world observe World Menstrual Hygiene Day. While
    menstruation is a biological function of the human body, breaking the uterine
    lining is considered taboo in many parts of the country.



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    mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A">The stereotype
    associated with menstruation can often lead to poor hygiene among rural Indian
    women. Rural women are frequently forced to use wood husk, leaves, and cotton
    cloths due to a lack of awareness and a scarcity of sanitary napkins. It is
    essential to consider that the menstrual cycle is a natural process that leads
    to ovulation and reproduction, and there is no reason to be embarrassed about
    it.



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    mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A">The Origins of World
    Menstrual Hygiene Day
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    mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A">The German-based NGO
    'WASH United' established World Menstrual Hygiene Day to promote good menstrual
    hygiene around the world. The NGO chose the date of May 28 as most women have
    their periods for five days on average, and May is the fifth month of the year.



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    mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A">Notably, the National
    Health Service department of the United Kingdom states that the duration of the
    menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman. Normal cycles last between 21 and
    40 days.



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    mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A">World Menstrual
    Hygiene Day 2022 Theme
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    mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A">This year's Menstrual
    Hygiene Day theme is to make menstruation a normal part of life by 2030. The theme
    for last year was 'action and investment in menstrual hygiene and health.'



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    mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A">Common myths about
    menstruation
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    mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A">There is a common
    misconception that only women get periods. Let us point out that not all women
    get periods. Transgender men may get periods, whereas transgender
    women may not get periods. This also implies that not all people who
    get periods are female.



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    • "Times New Roman""> Period blood is dirty blood mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">



    mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A">Another popularly
    accepted misconception is that period blood is dirty blood.
    However, Period blood is rich in nutrients because the uterine lining
    shed during menstruation was prepared to carry out a pregnancy. It's just
    regular blood but less concentrated and non-toxic.



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    • "Times New Roman"">Hair should not be washed during periods


    mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0E101A">Many people believe
    that during period one should refrain from washing their hair.
    However,  Doctors claim that washing hair during the cycle is safe.
    Instead, maintaining proper bodily hygiene during the menstrual cycle is
    essential.

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