Menstrual hygiene products: A practice evaluation

Parent, C.; Tetu, Camille; Barbe, Coralie; Bonneau, S.; Gabriel, Rene Faustino; Graesslin, Olivier; Raimond, E.

doi:10.1016/j.jogoh.2021.102261

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“…[44][45][46] The reduced negative environmental impact of cups and discs has been cited as motivation for use. 23 Future studies looking into the sustainability of cups and discs would benefit from understanding the longitudinal patient experience, because the greatest environmental benefit would come from reducing single-use products over time. Lastly, one potential benefit related to reusable products could be fewer supply chain disruptions interrupting access to menstrual technology.…”

Section: Internal Reservoirs: Cups and Discsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[18][19][20][21] Recent surveys still demonstrate that just less than half of menstruating individuals report that tampons are their preferred product for menstrual management. 22,23 Modern tampons generally are made of an absorbent cylinder of cotton, rayon, or polyester attached to a blended string made of cotton, polyester, or polypropylene. 24 Tampons can be placed into the vagina digitally, with a disposable plastic or cardboard telescoping applicator or a reusable medical-grade silicone applicator.…”

Section: Internal Absorbent Products: Tampons and Spongesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Menstrual Technology Innovations and the Implications for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

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Matteson

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Obstetrics &Amp; Gynecology

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Section: Internal Reservoirs: Cups and Discsmentioning

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Section: Internal Absorbent Products: Tampons and Spongesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Menstrual Technology Innovations and the Implications for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Liberty

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Matteson

et al. 2023

Obstetrics &Amp; Gynecology

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“…United Kingdom: Major retailers in the UK began offering biodegradable menstrual products, reflecting the growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible options (Parent et al, 2022).…”

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A Comprehensive Review on Biodegradable Sanitary Napkins for Sustainable Menstrual Health and Environmental Hygiene

Kumar,

Subrahmanyam

et al. 2023

Adv Pharma J

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Objectives: Menstruation necessitates the use of feminine hygiene products. However, they pose a hazard to the environment due to their non-biodegradability. Since they cannot decompose, they are environmentally hazardous. Around 90% of typical sanitary napkins are made of plastic, dumped in landfills and there for decades, increasing the carbon footprint. A study of popular brands of sanitary napkins in India revealed that various phthalate groups are hazardous to women's neurological, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems and that volatile organic compounds have detrimental neurological effects, such as paralysis and memory loss.Researchers and government officials have employed Methods: various strategies to combat this environmental chaos and its severe pathological effects. Alternatives derived from plants aid in producing biodegradable sanitary linens that pose no hazard to biodiversity.Creating sanitary napkins from Results: organic materials such as cotton, jute, bamboo, banana fibers, and neem leaves has enormous potential. Using sansevieria and water hyacinth to produce hygienic linens served the dual purpose of reintroducing aquatic life and providing African women economic independence. During their refining, the byproducts of numerous natural products increase the amount of refuse material. The sustainable tripod is preserved when industrial waste is incorporated into the absorbent layer of ecofriendly linens. Additionally, it reduces the price, making linens accessible for women of all social classes. Conclusion: This paper discusses the issue of nonbiodegradable sanitary napkins, their disposal, and alternative biodegradable techniques. It emphasizes the importance of using biodegradable sanitary napkins instead of conventional ones to address environmental concerns.

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“…A neat appearance and comfortable hand feel are just general requirements. They also hope that the design of period underwear conforms to ergonomics and has strong permeability and high absorption [ 9 , 10 , 11 ]. The crotch layer is a key part of period underwear, which is divided into a crotch penetration layer, a crotch absorption layer, and a crotch bottom layer.…”

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Study on the Permeability and Absorption Performance of the Crotch Layer in Seamless Knitted Period Underwear

Chen,

Jin,

Chen

et al. 2024

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During the physiological period, women have the problem of lateral and posterior leakage, and they expect to have period underwear that can reduce lateral and posterior leakage. This study is combined with menstrual needs, and in the crotch penetration layer, three types of yarns are used, seaweed viscose yarn, apocynum viscose yarn, and viscose yarn, as well as two fabric structures: honeycomb-shaped convex–concave stitching and grid-shaped convex point stitching. In the crotch absorption layer, three types of yarns are used, modal yarn, bamboo yarn, and viscose yarn, as well as two fabric structures: plush stitching and plain stitching. The above two parts establish a sample scheme according to full-factor experimental tests, and 12 knitted fabric samples were knitted. The experimental data were analyzed through SPSS one-way ANOVA. The results indicate that in terms of veil raw materials, the crotch penetration layer with seaweed viscose yarn has better penetration performance, while the crotch absorption layer with bamboo yarn has better absorption performance. In terms of fabric structure, the crotch penetration layer with grid-shaped convex point stitching has better penetration performance, while the crotch absorption layer with plush stitching has better absorption performance. This study provides a theoretical basis for the development of period underwear.

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Menstrual hygiene products: A practice evaluation

Cited by 15 publications

References 8 publications

Menstrual Technology Innovations and the Implications for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Menstrual Technology Innovations and the Implications for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

A Comprehensive Review on Biodegradable Sanitary Napkins for Sustainable Menstrual Health and Environmental Hygiene

Study on the Permeability and Absorption Performance of the Crotch Layer in Seamless Knitted Period Underwear

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