Menstrual pad
Hear this word Menstrual pad
Also known as: Pads
Image description: Image of a clean menstrual pad with wings between two underwear styles with menstrual pad worn inside undergarments.
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What Is It?
A menstrual pad is material that is placed in underwear to absorb menstrual fluid.
An Example
Ada likes using menstrual pads because it is easy for her or her personal care attendant to remove, throw away, and replace pads.
What to Know
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- Menstrual pads come in different lengths and thicknesses. The correct pad type depends on your menstrual flow. Some people may use two or more different kinds of pads during their period.
- Menstrual pads must be changed at least every 4 hours or more often.
- Some menstrual pads are made of fabric and can be washed, dried thoroughly, and reused. Other menstrual pads are disposable and should be thrown away in a trash can after using once.
- A personal care attendant should make sure they have consent from the person they support, even when they help to change menstrual products. Personal care attendants should offer privacy to the person they support throughout the process of changing menstrual products and/or when requested.
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