Menstrual hygiene issues and reproductive tract infections in flood-affected victims

Menstruation, a physiological phenomenon, is still considered stigmatized subject in 3rd world countries like Pakistan, leading to incorrect and incomplete knowledge, resulting unhealthy practices (1). In lower socioeconomic classes, menstrual hygiene management(MHM) can be unhygienic inconvenient for women (2). According research Karachi, at menarche, only 28.4 per cent of the general population had an idea menses proper placement absorbent Another study found statistically significant association between reproductive morbidity (3). Unhygienic lead Reproductive tract infections, many have Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). research, 76.7 who came health clinics infections (RTIs), 14.7 PID (4). tact also reason secondary infertility (5). rural areas, do not access knowledge about sanitary products (6). Recently, floods inundated one-third Pakistan. As result, 33 million people were displaced, 660,000 live relief camps (7), which 8 are age. Along with all other issues, facing problems regarding hygiene. Some Baluchistan reported using tree leaves instead pads (7). by AKU, Dadu (an area affected flood from 2019-2021) products, repeatedly changing out washing their stained clothes(7) During evacuation flood-affected been unavailable extended use soiled or bloodstained clothing (8). These will cause these women, may complicate even infertility. Paying attention this problem need hour. Destigmatizing menstruation, educating ensuring availability low-cost should prioritized. interventions decreased number urogenital infections. providing MHM educated disposal & waste management. Incineration could used this. Plastic more water pollution cloth towels washed clean water, those areas. So natural bamboo fibre, banana fibre sea sponges Women stitching cheap clothes available locally. ---Continue