Abstract
PurposeMenstruation is a part of the female reproductive cycle that begins with adolescence. Menstruation is a natural change; it relates to several malpractices and misconceptions that may contribute to adverse health outcomes.Design/methodology/approachThe authors have searched relevant papers using Google Scholar and PubMed to write this mini review.FindingsDuring menstruation, poor hygiene maintenance can cause serious illness, which includes the urinary tract and reproductive tract infection. Menstruation management is a hygienic system, and it is essential for females because poor hygiene maintenance during menstruation can cause some infections and numerous sexually transmitted diseases. There are a few nanotechnology-based products that have come into the market to offer some relief to females during their periods.Originality/value This mini review will help researchers to design innovative female hygiene products that can relieve the discomfort caused to women during their reproductive age.
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Water Science and Technology,Agronomy and Crop Science,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,General Business, Management and Accounting,General Computer Science,General Medicine,General Environmental Science,Education