Use night towels during the day to avoid change the sanitary napkin could be a big mistake. Although some women do it for convenience, it not only causes discomfort such as feel wet what if escape the “bad odors”could also be a infection focus. Discover what happens if you don’t change your sanitary napkin: 3 reasons not to wear the same one all day.
Although the menstrual cup It is one of the most ecological, comfortable and considerable hygiene options for our pocket, many women prefer the feminine towels because they are easy to discard… even if they pollute more. However, multiple towels should be used to maintain the proper hygiene.
How many hours should a feminine pad be used?
The most recommended is change the sanitary napkin every four to six hours, depending on how abundant the menstrual flow of each woman, describes an article published by the Journal of Nepal Medical Associationin this way, you will avoid stain your clothes due to leakage of menstrual blood, undesirable odors and several health problems.
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You may think that it is an exaggeration, but there are women who use ‘maximum absorbency’ night towels‘ during the day, believing that they can last hours without changing. Don’t make this mistake! You can use greener options to reduce costs, for example, cloth towels or menstrual cup.
How many sanitary pads should I use per day?
The number of sanitary napkins that you should use during the day will depend on your menstrual flow and the hygiene you have. It is best to use between three to six sanitary pads per day during your menstrual period, but if your period is too heavy, you may need cchange the towel more frequently.
What happens if I leave my sanitary pad on all day?
Feminine pads or any intimate hygiene product that is in contact with the vagina for several hours can cause severe infections if they are not removed from time to time. According to an article published by the BMC Infectious Diseases, a poor menstrual hygiene can cause iurinary infections, vaginal infectionsas well as rashes.
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Urinary infections due to not changing the sanitary napkin
No change the sanitary napkin could constantly cause Urinary infectionsas you read it. Although most of these infections are caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E.coli)because the vaginal opening is very close to the vagina, it is very easy for bacteria to spread and travel through the vagina. urinary tract up to the bladder.
Avoid wiping from back to front and change feminine towels from time to time, are one of the first actions to avoid a urinary infectionSince towels are made of cotton and plastic, with the combination of body heat and menstrual flow, they are perfect for the proliferation of bacteria.
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And at Pad is poorly absorbed, it increases the chance of bacteria attaching to the urethral opening and multiplying, causing an infection known as urethritis, but when it spreads to the bladder it causes a infection called cystitis, producing symptoms like:
- Burning sensation when urinating
- Cloudy-looking urine
- smelly urine
- Pelvic pain
- Constant need to urinate
Vaginal infections due to not changing the sanitary napkin
Keep them sanitary towels For a long time, it causes the growth of bacteria in the vagina, the problem is that they alter the pH balance, making it more vulnerable to vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection.
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Rash or rash on the skin from not changing the sanitary napkin
Irritation in the vaginal area can be caused by exposing our skin for several hours to an irritant, either by the material of the sanitary napkin, fragrance or menstrual flow, on average, we eliminate between 50 and 80 milliliters of blood throughout the period, therefore, the most appropriate is change them every three or four hours so as not to exceed the contact time with the skin.
Friction, an allergic reaction, or irritation from body heat and moisture may be responsible for cause rash on those awkward days. If you notice that during the period you present irritation in the vaginal area, burning, itching or pain, Follow the following recommendations:
- Wash your intimate area with water
- Use an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream, it will help soothe the irritation, but do not apply it inside the vaginal canal.
- Use unscented sanitary napkins
- Change your towel every three to four hours to prevent it from getting too wet
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Although there is no risk of developing toxic shock syndrome if you leave them for a long time sanitary towels, yes you can suffer from some infections. Take care of your intimate area! Feel comfortable even on those days.
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