November 3 Bhai Dooj will be celebrated across the country. This day is as special for brothers as it is for sisters. There are many festivals in our culture, like Rakshabandhan and Bhai Dooj, which add an extra thread to the brother-sister relationship every year and strengthen it further.
Among all these things, one thing that often goes unnoticed is that men have little to no information and awareness about the health of the women in their lives.
What is more important is that women themselves have very little knowledge about their health and their bodies. There is so much unease in society about this that, let alone men and women, no woman is capable of speaking openly to another woman about her body and health.
For this reason, many deaths occur every year around the world. Due to shyness and lack of knowledge about menstruation, anemia occurs, vaginal infections, uterine infections occur, sometimes even develop into cancer.
This is why today’s “Sehatnama” is a gift for all brothers and sisters. We will learn basic things about the rules there. You will also learn that-
Why should we be more sensitive towards women? What physical changes in women require a visit to the doctor? When can periods be a concern?
It is important to be aware of the rules
The date was March 27, 2024. A 14-year-old girl committed suicide in Mumbai. She had her period for the first time and didn’t know anything about it. To him, it was all like a sudden bleeding from the body. The girl was shocked and committed suicide. Many of these girls in the country have scary thoughts during their first period.
The rules are so little known in our country that it still remains a shame. Women should hide their menstrual spots. Sanitary napkins should be kept hidden from the eyes of the brother and father. Because of this shyness, they are unable to know their body throughout their life.
57% of women do not know their body
A survey by the United Nations Population Fund indicates that 57% of women in developing countries like India do not have even basic knowledge about their bodies.
See the graph:
Supreme Court Justice Raises Issue of Periodic Literacy
Recently, Justice Sanjay Karol of the Supreme Court shared a photo of a woman and said that she had to spend 5 days in a tent outside her house during her period. He said that our country is not limited to Delhi and Mumbai. In many parts of the country, the rules are still very little known. Due to this, women have to face many health problems. This is why periodic literacy is very important.
what are the rules
Period is the part of the menstrual cycle during which bleeding comes out of the woman’s vagina for a few days. In most women this happens at an interval of 28 days. Although this interval may be different for some women, it is also common to have periods 21 to 35 days apart.
In our society, periods are considered impure, even though they are the symbol of a woman’s maternal power. Having a period means a woman can become a mother. Most importantly, women need more hygiene, more care and more support during their periods. They are at risk of infection due to vaginal bleeding. Apart from this, they have to face many problems due to hormonal changes.
Women need extra care and support during menstruation
Currently, leave is granted in periods in many countries around the world. This holiday is granted because menstruation days for women are very different from other days. During this period, they face problems such as pain, mood changes and headaches. They don’t even sleep properly. During this period, they need a lot of physical and mental support. As a change, we should create a support system for female colleagues in the office, mothers, sisters and wives at home.
Let’s see from the chart what kinds of problems women face during their periods.
It is important to consult a doctor for these period irregularities.
Nature gave the gift of creation to women. The rules are part of it. However, it can sometimes become a curse due to lack of awareness and information. This can lead to serious health problems.
You have to be very careful especially if there are irregularities in the rules.
When is it necessary to consult a doctor, see the chart:
Dr. Meenakshi Bansal says that apart from this, some such situations can also arise where periods can be a matter of concern. If you have a problem with the points discussed below, it is important to consult a doctor.
If you haven’t had your first period by the age of 16. You feel sick after using a tampon. Your period has not started within 3 months of stopping the birth control pill. If you feel nervous as your period approaches. uncomfortable.
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