Poor menstrual hygiene can cause infections, infertility – Physician advises women
A public health physician, Dr. Hameed Adediran has declared that poor menstrual hygiene can cause infections during the menstrual cycle and infertility among women of childbirth age.
Adediran made this assertion on Friday in Lagos during the opening of a two-day workshop organised by Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria for journalists and social media influencers.
Adediran, who doubles as the Senior Programme Manager and Team Lead of the organisation, explained that menstrual cycle is a natural occurrence among adolescents and women of childbirth age.
He advised them not to panic whenever it occurs.
Adediran said that many adolescents and women usually experienced difficulties during their menstrual cycle.
He advised adolescents and women of childbirth age to maintain proper hygiene during their menstrual cycle.
He also advised them to make use of breathable products during their menstrual cycle.
He noted that this will help them to prevent discomfort and infections during the menstrual cycle.
Adediran said, “Why do women miss their period? It may be due to medication. It may be due to stress or change in diet. Women should not panic when they miss their period. The best thing is to see a healthcare professional.
“Women should use breathable menstrual products to reduce discomfort and infections during the menstrual period.
“Abnormal menstruation should be reported to healthcare professionals. Poor menstrual hygiene can lead to pelvic inflammatory and that can lead to infertility. Women should use breathable, comfortable and eco-friendly products.
“They should also bath between 2 to 3 times daily and wash their vagina with water.
“Poor menstrual hygiene can lead to several health risks, including infections, irritation, discomfort and can affect physical and emotional well-being”.
Poor menstrual hygiene can cause infections, infertility – Physician advises women
