Knowra Menstrual hygiene management Menstrual hygiene management Menstrual hygiene management is access to materials, facilities, and information needed to manage menstruation safely and with dignity. It includes the ability to change, clean, and dispose of menstrual materials privately.
Menstrual products : Materials used to absorb or collect menstrual blood, including disposable and reusable options. These are the materials at the center of day-to-day menstrual care.
Menstrual hygiene education : Education about menstruation, menstrual care, products, and available support. Education supplies information that enables informed, dignified management.
Menstrual health and hygiene in humanitarian emergencies : Provision for menstrual health and hygiene during disasters, displacement, and other crises. Emergencies disrupt supplies, privacy, water, and sanitation all at once.
Reusable menstrual products : Menstrual products designed for repeated use after washing or cleaning. Their lower recurring cost and waste must be weighed against water, privacy, and cleaning requirements.
Menstrual health : A state of physical, mental, and social well-being related to the menstrual cycle. It is the broader health framework within which safe menstrual management sits.
Menstrual leave : Workplace leave policies that allow time off for menstrual symptoms or related needs. Leave can accommodate menstrual needs when facilities or symptoms make work difficult.
School absenteeism : Failure to attend school, whether regularly or for particular periods of time. Insufficient products or private facilities can make menstruation a reason for missed classes.
Menstrual cup : A reusable cup inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual blood. Its safety and acceptability depend on access to instruction, cleaning, and private changing facilities.
Water, sanitation and hygiene : Services and practices that provide clean water, sanitation, and hygienic conditions. Reliable water and sanitation make washing and changing menstrual materials possible.
Menstrual hygiene in schools : School policies and facilities that enable students to manage menstruation safely and privately. Schools need products, private toilets, water, and support to prevent period-related barriers to attendance.
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