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In order to achieve the objectives, set under the Global Strategy for menstrual hygiene movement, Cyntax Health Projects PVT LTD is organizing Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 celebrations on the theme “Together for a Period Friendly World”.

Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) remain deeply rooted in cultural and societal taboos across many parts of the world, including Pakistan. Menstruation is often viewed as a topic that is not openly discussed, leading to a plethora of misconceptions, myths, and stigmas surrounding it.

Excessively painful periods with intense cramping are a condition called dysmenorrhea. Most women will experience some form of dysmenorrhea, or pain during menstruation, at some point in their lives.  For some, the pain is mild and easy to tolerate. For others, it can be severe enough to deal with specially during daily activities. Pain...

Period poverty is a widespread problem both in developed as well as developing countries, Period poverty refers to the social, economic and cultural barriers to menstrual products, education, and sanitation. How period poverty affects Women and Girls? Period poverty can affect women and girls in a variety of ways. It can make them feel...

Let us break down what it takes for a girl to manage her periods in a healthy way that respects and upholds her dignity, and privacy. We need “education”, “understanding”, and a conducive environment that supports these elements while empowering girls. This advocacy includes information about, favorable social norms and healthy attitudes towards menstruation. A...

Despite a population of approximately 48 million girls & women of reproductive age,  menstrual health in our country is still associated with various myths and restrictions in the country leading to lack of awareness among young girls as well as women. The onset of menstruation is one of the most important physiological changes occurring...

There are a number of popular myths and a lack of information among young girls regarding very basic aspects of menstrual health and management. This includes the duration after which they should restore their products or how to dispose the sanitary items properly, with the myth that they should not bathe during their cycle....

Female’s specifically adolescent girls in Pakistan are often unprepared or unaware for the onset of menstruation– mostly due to a culture of silence surrounding women’s reproductive health issues of which menstruation is a part. This lack of knowledge, preparation and poor hygienic practices during menstruation presents creates negative impacts on girls’ self-esteem and personal...