Menstrual Cup: A replacement to sanitary pads for a plastic free periods

Peter, Anmiya; Abhitha, K.

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2021.05.527

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“…Poor menstrual hygiene management (MHM) can affect the reproductive tract with specific infections. The reproductive phase of women has natural complications needing routine management with menstrual pads and hygiene maintenance 18 . Menstruation or menstrual fluid, adults with urinary incontinence and children need diapers/ pads with good holding capacity and ideal antimicrobial properties 19 .…”

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confidence: 99%

Antimicrobial and Biodegradable Sanitary Pads with Nanomaterials Fused Polymers

Pasha,

Aravind,

Begum

et al. 2023

Asian J. Biol. Sci

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Background and Objective: Sanitary pads and diapers are routinely used nowadays to manage menstrual and toilet secretions. The commercially available menstrual pads contain harmful chemicals sodium polyacrylate and dioxins. Biodegradable pads with antimicrobial properties are a novel concept. This work highlights sanitary pads and diapers containing lignocellulose based, chemical-free, nanomaterial, pectinosone and chitinase-coated pads with long-lasting antimicrobial activity. The prepared pad was evaluated for its water-holding capacity, biodegradability test, antimicrobial activity, pH, inlet time and toxicity. Materials and Methods: Considering the findings of the current novel study, nanoparticles such as copper, silver and zinc were synthesized and characterized, pectinosone and chitinosone were prepared and coated on agarose. Further, the novel pad was examined for biodegradability, water-holding capacity, antimicrobial activity, pH, inlet time and toxicity tests. Results: The novel pad showed a high absorbance (37-40 mL), an inlet time of 3.6 sec, a neutral pH, anti-microbial activity and no toxicity. The complete biodegradability of the novel pad was achieved in 3 months. Conclusion: The prepared novel sanitary pad is having a high-water holding capacity, long duration anti-microbial activity with a neutral pH. The pad is completely biodegradable and non-toxic and is prescribed for routine purposes.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Antimicrobial and Biodegradable Sanitary Pads with Nanomaterials Fused Polymers

Pasha,

Aravind,

Begum

et al. 2023

Asian J. Biol. Sci

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“…It was made from banana fibre, cotton polyurethane laminate, and polyester piling. Banana fibres are used in the creation of these pads to cut production and market costs, making the pads more affordable for women [24].…”

Section: Plant-based Sanitary Padmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review on Initiatives for Promoting Better Menstrual Hygiene Practices and Management in India

Kumari,

Muneshwar

2023

Cureus

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Management of hygiene during menstruation is severely affected by the continued existence of several societal, cultural, and religious restrictions on menstruation and menstruation practices. Since they are frequently unprepared and unaware of their periods, especially in rural regions of the country, girls face a variety of hurdles and problems at home, in school, and at work. We observed from examining the studies that managing menstrual hygiene is affected by a lack of personal sanitation and inadequate, erroneous, or partial understanding of menstruation. Women either possess zero or minimal knowledge about genital infections, which are caused by poor personal hygiene during menstruation. Women in rural areas frequently lack access to sanitary items and have inadequate understanding of their sorts and applications, or cannot afford the high cost of such products. Females in rural areas must use washable cotton pads because of this, which they must use repeatedly. The requirements and desires of teenage girls and women continue to be disregarded, despite substantial developments in the water and sanitation industries. Menstrual products are disposed of in domestic garbage and public facilities when women are outside, while they are flushed down toilets at home without considering the risk of choking. Because of this, there should be a need to inform and educate individuals about the health risks and environmental problems connected to them. Reduced trash may be achieved by using modern techniques like incineration. Therefore, the importance of using natural or reusable sanitary products should be emphasized.

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“…In response to pressing environmental concerns posed by the extensive disposal of single-use menstrual products, menstrual cups (MCs) are being promoted to achieve sustainable menstruation (Peter and Abhitha, 2021;Alva and Gowda, 2023;Ahuja and Singh, 2023a). MCs are products made from flexible, medical-grade silicone designed to be folded and inserted into the vaginal canal.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…MCs are available in a variety of sizes and forms to accommodate different vaginal and cervical shapes (Mouhanna et al, 2023). It is recommended that MCs should be emptied at intervals of 4-12 h, depending on the menstrual cup model and flow (van Eijk et al, 2019;Peter and Abhitha, 2021). For cleaning, it is sufficient to wash the cup with water and a gentle cleanser during the cycle and to sterilize it by boiling it for 20 min before and after use at the beginning and end of the menstrual cycle (Kakani and Bhatt, 2017).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For cleaning, it is sufficient to wash the cup with water and a gentle cleanser during the cycle and to sterilize it by boiling it for 20 min before and after use at the beginning and end of the menstrual cycle (Kakani and Bhatt, 2017). Due to the differences in the frequency of changing, some studies have reported that the use of menstrual cups even saved water by reducing leakage and the need for frequent washing of clothes (Stewart et al, 2010;Peter and Abhitha, 2021). Based on life cycle assessment, MC is considered the most sustainable alternative to other disposable menstrual products due to the fact that the impact of an MC used for 1 year on health and environment is 1.5% that of other disposable menstrual products (tampons and sanitary napkins) and it costs only 10% as much while lasting up to 10 years (Hait and Powers, 2019;van Eijk et al, 2019).…”

Menstrual Cup: A replacement to sanitary pads for a plastic free periods

Cited by 14 publications

References 15 publications

Antimicrobial and Biodegradable Sanitary Pads with Nanomaterials Fused Polymers

Antimicrobial and Biodegradable Sanitary Pads with Nanomaterials Fused Polymers

A Review on Initiatives for Promoting Better Menstrual Hygiene Practices and Management in India

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