International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences

  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 10

Menstrual cycle and hygienic practices among female students

  • Author:
  • J. Vijayalakshmi
  • Total Page Count: 9
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 216 to 224

Professor, Population Studies, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-608 002, Chidambaram (T.Nadu)

Abstract

Reproductive problems are often associated with menstrual irregularities and menstrual problems. Menstruation is shedding of lining of the uterus accompanied by bleeding from the vagina. It occurs in monthly cycles, unless a woman is pregnant. This study is aimed at analyzing menstrual cycle and hygienic practices among the females students. Using random sampling method, 150 respondents were selected from arts faculty in anamalai university. Well prepared schedules were used for data collection and analysis was done through frequency and percent. It has been observed that 73 percent of the respondents had experienced normal period. Majority of them had stated that taking bath twice and changing the pad frequently are the hygienic measures adopted during the menstrual period.

Keywords

Menstrual cycle, regular period, irregularity, hygienic practice