Assessment of knowledge regarding menstruation and practices related to maintenance of menstrual hygiene among the women of reproductive age group in a slum of Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Menstruation is a phenomenon unique to the females. Menstruation, the periodic vaginal bleeding that occurs with the shedding of the uterine mucosa, is one of the important signs of puberty and occurs one or two years following appearance of secondary sexual characteristics. The first menstruation (menarche) occurs between 11 and 15 years with a mean age of 13 years. Once established, every mature female menstruates on the average 3-5 days (minimum 2 days, maximum 7 days) each month until menopause. Menstrual hygiene deals with the special health care needs and requirements of women during menstrual cycle. Menstrual hygiene ABSTRACT
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