Extremely for Womens by KingFISHER 2013/02/06 15:11
Care During Menstruation
During menstruation, the lining of the uterus is shedding and menstrual blood comes out of the vagina. While menstruation can be messy, it is easily controlled with a tampon or pad.However, once the blood is exposed to the air, it can producean odor. A strong odor should not occur unless the person does not bathe often enough. To minimize odor and staining of clothes, washing the genital area at least once a day is recommended.
Care During Menstruation
During menstruation, the lining of the uterus is shedding and menstrual blood comes out of the vagina. While menstruation can be messy, it is easily controlled with a tampon or pad.However, once the blood is exposed to the air, it can producean odor. A strong odor should not occur unless the person does not bathe often enough. To minimize odor and staining of clothes, washing the genital area at least once a day is recommended.
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 15:13
It is also recommended to change a tampon every four to six hours (apad every two to four hours), which will help control the odor and the collection of blood.
It is also recommended to change a tampon every four to six hours (apad every two to four hours), which will help control the odor and the collection of blood.
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 15:14
In the past, women would use cloth to collect their menstrual fluid. Some would wear cloth as an outer protection; others would bundle up the cloth and place it inside their vaginas for inner protection.
In the past, women would use cloth to collect their menstrual fluid. Some would wear cloth as an outer protection; others would bundle up the cloth and place it inside their vaginas for inner protection.
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 15:15
Today, there aresanitary products for collecting menstrual fluid that are more absorbent, comfortable, and convenient. These products include tampons and pads. Choosing the kind of protection to use is a personal choice. Some women use only pads, some use tampons during the day and padsat night, and others use solely tampons. Pantiliners, small pads, are also available for light flows, discharge, or use with a tampon.
Today, there aresanitary products for collecting menstrual fluid that are more absorbent, comfortable, and convenient. These products include tampons and pads. Choosing the kind of protection to use is a personal choice. Some women use only pads, some use tampons during the day and padsat night, and others use solely tampons. Pantiliners, small pads, are also available for light flows, discharge, or use with a tampon.
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 15:16
TAMPONS : Tampons are worn inside the vagina. Both nonvirgins and virgins can use them. Tampons cannot get lost inside the body or be pushed up into the uterus (the canalcalledthe cervical canalto the uterus is too small for a tampon to fit through). They are made of absorbent cotton that is either scented or unscented and have a string attached for easy removal. (The deodorant tampons may cause irritation in some women.) Tampons are meant to be used only for menstrual flow, not vaginal discharge. They can come with or without applicators. For greater protection, some women wear
pantiliners when they use tampons. Tampons should be changed every four to six hours, and not worn more than eight hours..
TAMPONS : Tampons are worn inside the vagina. Both nonvirgins and virgins can use them. Tampons cannot get lost inside the body or be pushed up into the uterus (the canalcalledthe cervical canalto the uterus is too small for a tampon to fit through). They are made of absorbent cotton that is either scented or unscented and have a string attached for easy removal. (The deodorant tampons may cause irritation in some women.) Tampons are meant to be used only for menstrual flow, not vaginal discharge. They can come with or without applicators. For greater protection, some women wear
pantiliners when they use tampons. Tampons should be changed every four to six hours, and not worn more than eight hours..
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 15:24
Otherwise, bacteria can build up in the vagina, which can cause toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
TSS is a rare, noncontagious disease that can be fatal. It is caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacterium, which produces a toxin resulting in symptoms that include a sudden high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, rash that looks and peels like a sunburn, achiness, and dizziness. If a person using a tampon experiences any of these symptoms, she should remove her tampon right away and contact her doctor.
Otherwise, bacteria can build up in the vagina, which can cause toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
TSS is a rare, noncontagious disease that can be fatal. It is caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacterium, which produces a toxin resulting in symptoms that include a sudden high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, rash that looks and peels like a sunburn, achiness, and dizziness. If a person using a tampon experiences any of these symptoms, she should remove her tampon right away and contact her doctor.
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 15:25
Researchers have found that the risk of contracting TSS is linked tothe absorbency of the tampon. The higher the absorbency the higher the risk for contracting TSS. To judge the right absorbency, a woman should monitor the amount of blood found in her tampon after she removes it. If the tampon is completely red, a person should use a tampon with a higher absorbency; if the tampon has white areas, a person should use a tampon with a lower absorbency. A way to lower the risk of contracting TSS is to switch between using a tampon and using a pad. An easy way to do this is to wear tampons during the day and pads at night.
Researchers have found that the risk of contracting TSS is linked tothe absorbency of the tampon. The higher the absorbency the higher the risk for contracting TSS. To judge the right absorbency, a woman should monitor the amount of blood found in her tampon after she removes it. If the tampon is completely red, a person should use a tampon with a higher absorbency; if the tampon has white areas, a person should use a tampon with a lower absorbency. A way to lower the risk of contracting TSS is to switch between using a tampon and using a pad. An easy way to do this is to wear tampons during the day and pads at night.
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 15:27
pADS: Pads are worn outside the body. When they were first introduced, women had to use belts and pins to keep the pads inplace. The belts and pins were uncomfortable, unattractive, and sometimes showed through clothes. Pads today have adhesive strips that allow a woman to attach a pad to her underwear. Today's pads are also more absorbent, allowing them to be thinner and more effective. Some even have wings that wrap around the crotch of underwear, which gives greater protection. Pads can be unscented or deodorant. The deodorant can cause irritation in some women; however, many like the deodorant products, believing they help mask odor.
pADS: Pads are worn outside the body. When they were first introduced, women had to use belts and pins to keep the pads inplace. The belts and pins were uncomfortable, unattractive, and sometimes showed through clothes. Pads today have adhesive strips that allow a woman to attach a pad to her underwear. Today's pads are also more absorbent, allowing them to be thinner and more effective. Some even have wings that wrap around the crotch of underwear, which gives greater protection. Pads can be unscented or deodorant. The deodorant can cause irritation in some women; however, many like the deodorant products, believing they help mask odor.
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 16:04
CHARACTERISTICS OF ABNORMAL VAGINAL DISCHARGE
*. bad odor
*. itching or irritation
*. thick, like soft cheese
*. creamy or frothy
*. strange color, such as green, gray, or yellow
*. bloody (not during menstruation)
CHARACTERISTICS OF ABNORMAL VAGINAL DISCHARGE
*. bad odor
*. itching or irritation
*. thick, like soft cheese
*. creamy or frothy
*. strange color, such as green, gray, or yellow
*. bloody (not during menstruation)
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 16:06
[u]Washing the Genital Area
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It is important to regularly wash the genital area, including the anus, to help ward off infections and bad odor. Since the genital area is moist and warm, bacteria can grow easily. Excretions from the vagina, perspiration, and urine can build up making it eveneasier for the bacteria to grow. These bacteria can cause urinary tract infections (UTI's) or vaginal infections. Cleaning the genital area with a mild soap and water on a regular basis will help control the bacteria growth and limit infections.
[u]Washing the Genital Area
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It is important to regularly wash the genital area, including the anus, to help ward off infections and bad odor. Since the genital area is moist and warm, bacteria can grow easily. Excretions from the vagina, perspiration, and urine can build up making it eveneasier for the bacteria to grow. These bacteria can cause urinary tract infections (UTI's) or vaginal infections. Cleaning the genital area with a mild soap and water on a regular basis will help control the bacteria growth and limit infections.
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 16:07
What to Wash
The area that a girl should be concerned with washing is the external genital area. The internalgenitals have their own self-cleaning processes. The external female genital area, or vulva, has large lips called labia majora that protect the genital area. These lips have sweat glands that produce perspiration and glands that secrete oil. If a girl has reached puberty, these lips will also have hair on them.
What to Wash
The area that a girl should be concerned with washing is the external genital area. The internalgenitals have their own self-cleaning processes. The external female genital area, or vulva, has large lips called labia majora that protect the genital area. These lips have sweat glands that produce perspiration and glands that secrete oil. If a girl has reached puberty, these lips will also have hair on them.
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 16:09
Beneath the labia majora are smaller lips called labia minora. In some people, the labia minora are large enough that they poke through the labia majora. This is a normal occurrence. The labia minora also contain oil and scent glands. Inside the labia minora are the openings of the urethra and vagina. Urine is expelled fromthe urethra. The clitoris, a small, pea-like organ that is sensitive to the touch, lies in front of the labia minora. The anus, which is not considered part of the vulva, should be washed as well. It lies in back past the lip region.
Beneath the labia majora are smaller lips called labia minora. In some people, the labia minora are large enough that they poke through the labia majora. This is a normal occurrence. The labia minora also contain oil and scent glands. Inside the labia minora are the openings of the urethra and vagina. Urine is expelled fromthe urethra. The clitoris, a small, pea-like organ that is sensitive to the touch, lies in front of the labia minora. The anus, which is not considered part of the vulva, should be washed as well. It lies in back past the lip region.
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 16:10
The external genitalia and the anus can be washed using a wash cloth or fingers. This can bedone daily in a shower or bath or standing near a sink. Special care should be taken to open the labias and wash between them. Then rinse the area with water and towel dry.
The external genitalia and the anus can be washed using a wash cloth or fingers. This can bedone daily in a shower or bath or standing near a sink. Special care should be taken to open the labias and wash between them. Then rinse the area with water and towel dry.
KingFISHER 2013/02/06 16:14
Be Sure to Wipe Properly Besides washing the external genital area, .It is important to wipe it with toilet paper after urinating or having a bowel movement. Solid body waste expelled by the anus contains bacteria that can cause vaginal and urinary tract infections. Therefore, the proper wiping method is from the front to back.This is so the bacteria from the anal area do not make their way to the vaginal and urethral area. A person should always wash herhands after going to the bathroom.
Be Sure to Wipe Properly Besides washing the external genital area, .It is important to wipe it with toilet paper after urinating or having a bowel movement. Solid body waste expelled by the anus contains bacteria that can cause vaginal and urinary tract infections. Therefore, the proper wiping method is from the front to back.This is so the bacteria from the anal area do not make their way to the vaginal and urethral area. A person should always wash herhands after going to the bathroom.
KingFISHER 2013/02/07 06:17
i,m a physiotherapist.
Quote: Sumita: nice info . r u doctor by profession ?
i,m a physiotherapist.
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