Menstrual period-not a double Trouble!!
Are you tired class,work place,or getting moody and painful crumps during your period??...Back ache and fatigue??
After thorough research by #lateniteshow,the following are self care tips during your period.Stay tuned.
MENSTRUATION-normal virginal bleeding that occures as part of a woman's monthly cycle.It is usually after 28 days.The cycle lasts for about 5 days, with an average loss off 50ml of blood!!
Madem hustart their period at an average age of 9-14 years and stops at Menopause.i.e 50yrs.
Tampons,pads and panty liners are commonly used during the period.Nowadays their use of Menstrual cup,which is made from medical grade silicone shaped like a bell and flexible..
It is worne inside a virgina during menstruation to catch menstrual fluid then removed from the virgina ,emptied into the toilet or sink washed and reinserted.But before kutumiwa tena,it needs to be boiled to sterilize it from infectious bacteriaa.
Most ladies are never comfortable during this time due to problems that come along with it.
First,jua menses is a natural common experience and not a desease.
change regularly;
menstrual blood once it has left the body,gets contaminated with the body's innateorganisms.Na hii ni risky sana.inadepend kaaa unableed heavily ama little but the standard time to change a sanitary pad ni once every six hours,while for a tampoon is once every two hours.Sawa??
wash yourself regularly
When you menstruate,the blood tends to penetrate tiny spaces like the skin between your labia(The projecting part of ba female genitals) or crust around the opening of a virgina,so unafaa kuosha these excess blood away and before changing a new pad.This also tends to beat bad odourfrom the pussy region and prevents Toxic Shock Syndrom-TSS.And if you can't wash yourself before you cange,make sure to wipe off the areas using toilet paper or tissue.
NOTE:Mazee usitumie soaps au vaginal hygiene products.The vagina has its own cleansing mechanism that works in a very fine balance of good and bad bacteria.Kuosha ikus na soap can kill the good bacteria making way for infections.So,while it is important to wash yourself regularly during this time,all you need to use is a warm water.Nione ukitumia Soap ya jamaa.Utaniona!!Na pia,
Always wash\clean from the vagina to anus.Never wash opposite way.!!Washing in the opposite direction can cause bacteria from the anus to lodge in the vagina and urethral opening,leading to infectious desease.
If you have problems of menstrual cramps,bachaches na kuhikwa na mefeelings ovyo ovyo during your period;
Take aShower/bath.
This help relieves backaches and menstrual cramps.Just stand under a shower of warm water tha is targeted towards your back or abdomen.You will feel much better at the end of it.Baridi isikufanye ukose kuoga.Poa??
Dismenorrhea-painful uterine cramping,during the menses period.This discomfort is often relieved with heat,analgesics(madawa kama aspirin,Ibuprofen,Pamprin,Midol or other pain reliever.)In addition,cramps are redused by;
Taking enough rest and relaxation.
During you Menses,Try to relax and take it easy.If you must work,take frequent little rest periods and feelthe energy of your body.
Drink plenty of Fluids,especially herbal tea,juice and fresh water.Na usisahau Veges....io si time ya kula chapoo chafua na sembe kilo mbili solo mtu yangu.
caution:Avoid foods containing caffein and salt.Usinywe tei/alcohol wala kupuff/smoking during thi time.
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wear comfortable,loose -fitting clothes,and cotton underwaer.
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Get some fresh air,and breath deeply.
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If you can,get someone to rub your feet,especially around your ankle and heels.These are pressure points of your ovaries and uterus.Hii hupunguza mauchungu.
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exercise.
Tizi ni muhimu in every aspect of life.You are advised to do mild exercises which help relieve any sort of pain during your bad days.It also keeps you active enhancing your moods during your monthly period.
N/B: If you use Tampons or pads and develop the folowing symptoms,get medical attention;
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Fever over 102F.
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Vomiting.
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Diarrhoea.
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Rush zinakaa sunburn and anything you feel is unusual..........
By Guru Raphma.
