Menstruation pads are used to protect a woman’s clothing during the menstrual period. Pads come is a wide selection of sizes and absorbencies as well. Menstruation pads are also called sanitary napkins.
They are sized according to the size of the woman, some are longer, some narrower. They are also classified according to rate of flow from the period. For example, there are thin pads for light days and maxi-pads for heavier days. They usually have an adhesive backing that secures them to the underwear. The top is made from absorbent fiber usually wood cellulose.
Women may have to change their pads every 2-4 hours to reduce the risk of leaks and also to help eliminate any odor. There are also natural pads available that are made from cotton. Some of these are designed to be washed and reused. These are for women who are sensitive or who are concerned about adding to land fills. Another type of pad that is frequently used is called tampons. They are inserted into the vagina by using a tube or by being pushed in with a finger. Some women prefer using tampons because they don’t show through cloths. They can leak however and should be changes frequently.
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It is totally at your discretion, whenever you feel more wetness or uncomfortable or a leak, you can change the menstrual pad. Generally a woman with normal bleeding requires 3 to 4 pads for first two days of menstruation. But again it can be different for person to person.