Sanitary Pad |Tampon |Menstrual Cup – Which is best suited for you?

IVF experts of the best IVF center in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World share a detailed understanding of what they are and which is the best for women through this informative piece.

Menstrual hygiene products

Sanitary pads, tampons and menstrual cups are the most commonly used menstrual hygiene products. Sanitary pads and tampons have been the most traditional products used by women since ages. But, with changing times, new products have also been introduced to help women take care of their menstrual hygiene. Menstrual cups are the newest additions to the offering. What is interesting is that most women do not even know about tampons and menstrual cups? IVF specialists of the best IVF centre in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World share an informational blog on the difference between the three and which is the best suited for women.

“Good menstrual hygiene is extremely important for every woman. It has a direct health impact increasing chances of Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs). Educating women on the need for good hygienic practices is key and something that we do continuously at Gunjan IVF World,” commented Dr. Gunjan Gupta Govil, IVF specialist Ghaziabad and Medical Director & Founder of Gunjan IVF World, the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad. Dr. Gunjan leads a team of highly experienced doctors sitting out of highly advanced clinics in Indirapuram, Janakpuri, Meerut and Noida.

What is a sanitary pad?

Periods are never easy for any woman. Amidst the discomfort and pain, the last thing they would want is infection. Sanitary pads, or also known as sanitary napkins, have been among the earliest form of menstrual hygiene that are used till date. They come in a variety of sizes for women to choose for heavy or light flow. Sanitary pads are perfect for young girls. “Menstrual hygiene is extremely important. We advise women or young girls using sanitary pads to change them every 3 hours to ward off bacterial growth. Using scented sanitary pads can cause irritation of the vagina,” said Dr. Aastha Raheja, leading gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Consultant at a renowned IVF clinic in Indirapuram – Gunjan IVF World.

What is a tampon?

Tampons are little cylinder-shaped sanitary pads that are fit inside the vagina. They have been around since the 1930s. “Like sanitary pads, tampons too come in various sizes and levels of absorbency. They are very popular among women or girls who are actively into sports like running, swimming, etc. “We advise that like sanitary pads, tampons too, should be changed often… say 2-3 hours in a day. Leaving it unchanged inside your vagina will invite Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Trust me, it happens a lot and I see many such cases at the clinic often,” stated Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant & Centre In-Charge of a noted IVF center in Janakpuri, Gunjan IVF World, who else?

What is a menstrual cup?

A menstrual cup is a funnel-shaped rubber or silicon cup that is inserted inside the vagina. It is a newer alternative of menstrual hygiene, which is designed to collect the menstrual fluid compared to sanitary pads and tampons which focuses on fluid absorption. “Menstrual cups are very difficult to use and can cause irritation of the vagina if used with a lubricant,” says Dr. Shubhda Gupta a well-known Gyne in Noida and Consultant of Gunjan IVF World – North India’s most awarded IVF chain with IVF clinic Noida.

Conclusion

“When asked which is the best suited of the three – sanitary pads, tampons or menstrual cups, I always suggest my patients to go with sanitary pads. And the reason for that is… sanitary pads ensure hygiene. So, worry of infections. They are comfortable too. And lastly, easy to use. So, my advice – Do not follow trends but listen to your doctor,” concluded Dr. Anshu Dhar, Consultant of the best IVF centre in Indirapuram – Gunjan IVF World.

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