What are the drawbacks of girls hoarding sanitary napkins? Women's health should avoid four misconceptions when using sanitary napkins

Did the Double Twelve girls who just passed by stock up again? Some people stock up on facial mask and some people stock up on sanitary napkins, even some people have bought enough sanitary napkins for the next year. Buying a large number of disposable sanitary napkins is indeed a hassle and cost saving option, but is it really good for health?

What's wrong with hoarding sanitary napkins? Prolonged exposure is prone to bacterial growth

Taking advantage of promotional activities to stock up on sanitary napkins for a year or even longer may seem economical, but in reality, there are hidden health risks.

Sanitary napkins also have a shelf life, and the closer they are to the production date, the more guaranteed their quality is. Some stores prioritize the sale of expired sanitary napkins during promotions, coupled with a large amount of stockpiling, which can lead to the accidental expiration of sanitary napkins. If combined with poor storage environment, sanitary napkins are prone to bacterial contamination and even mold growth, which can naturally lead to infection and trigger gynecological diseases.

Generally speaking, it is recommended that women put one or two Menstrual cycle doses of sanitary napkins in reserve when buying sanitary napkins, and pay attention not to put them in wet toilets to avoid breeding bacteria. The unpacked sanitary napkins should be placed in a dry and clean place, and should not be used again after being damp.

Expert reminder: Four misconceptions to avoid when using sanitary napkins for health

Almost every woman uses sanitary napkins every month, but many people are unsure how to use them for good health. Jiang Xuan, director of gynecology department of the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, reminded in the previous interview that women should avoid the following four misunderstandings when using sanitary napkins for health:

Myth 1: Using scented sanitary napkins

Many girls believe that choosing a scented or cool type sanitary napkin can mask the odor of menstrual blood and make it more comfortable to use. Director Jiang said that this may cause allergies, "The sanitary napkin without abnormal smell and foreign matter is safer, and it is not recommended to use the cool and fragrant sanitary napkin. Because women's vagina is directly connected to the body, which belongs to a slightly acidic environment, the fragrance added in the sanitary napkin may be alkaline, neutral between acid and alkali, which may damage women's Internal environment, and may easily lead to vaginal itching, allergy and other gynecological diseases."

Myth 2: Stacking used sanitary napkins in the trash can

Some people like to pile used sanitary napkins in the trash can in the bathroom and discard them after the end of their menstrual period. Jiang Yi believes that this is also a bad habit that needs to be avoided. Most bathrooms are dark, with insufficient sunlight and humidity. Discarded sanitary napkins can easily breed mold in this warm and humid environment, not only polluting the air in the bathroom, but also potentially awakening mold that had previously dormant on the human skin, causing skin diseases such as foot moss, hand moss, and tinea cruris. If mold enters the body of delicate and sensitive individuals, it may cause various internal diseases