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Question
How can menstrual hygiene be maintained during menstrual days?
Solution
Menstrual hygiene to be maintained during menstrual days are:
- Sanitary pads should be changed regularly to avoid infections due to microbes from the vagina and sweat from the genitals.
- The use of warm water to clean genitals helps to get rid of menstrual cramps.
- Wearing loose clothing rather than tight-fitting clothes will ensure the airflow around the genitals and prevent sweating.
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