Lauren Streicher, MD, OB / GYN, explains what women may not know about their period of menstrual hygiene day

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE) – Since the rules begin at the age of nine, women experience
average of 450 to 500 periods in a lifetime. From the first period to
the years of procreation and perimenopause, confusion surrounds properly
menstrual hygiene and good badl health.

"If the rules are a natural aspect of a woman's life, they can be satisfied
with feelings of embarrbadment and misinformation, "says Lauren F.
Streicher, MD, Ob / Gyn Clinical Professor, Northwestern University and
Medical Director – Northwestern Medical Center for Sexual and Cosmetic Medicine
Menopause. "So, instead of talking about the menstrual cycle with
voice, let's see what women may not know. "

Here are some common questions and misconceptions about the rules:

1. What's a period? Think of your period as a detox
   get rid of unnecessary uterine lining and leave room for the next cycle.
2. These crippling cramps that you feel? It is the uterus
   contract to gently push the liner.
3. Is it possible to play with Aunt Flo's mojo? While some women
   think that hormonal contraception such as the contraceptive pill that puts
   your hiatus rules are the biggest things since sliced ​​bread,
   others fear playing with Aunt Flo's mojo. Relax, your
   The uterus will not explode if you do not have your period. An extended cycle
   protocol gives you daily hormones, rather than taking a break from
   hormones – completely eliminating your periods. And bonus, there is
   many benefits of hormonal contraception beyond the prevention of pregnancy
   as a reduction in menstrual headaches, menstrual cramps and even
   ovarian cancer.
4. What is the connection between menstruation and pH? Vaginal pH
   fluctuates during the 28-day cycle and is the least acidic on days
   just before and during your period, which can change the levels of
   healthy badl bacteria.
5. Buffers can hold fluids that increase the pH. Ordinary
   the badl pH is 4.5 and the pH of the blood is 7.4, so during your period,
   the high pH of the menstrual blood can increase the pH.
6. What is this post-period smell? Since the pH level of
   the blood is higher than the normal pH range of the bad, your period
   can reverse a proliferation of bacteria that can cause odor or itching. RepHresh
   Gel will help restore normal badl pH and will often eliminate
   this funky smell and irritation.
7. How to keep normal badl bacteria in balance? Search a Daily
   probiotic which contains badl lactobacilli called L.
   rhamnosus GR-1 and L. reuteri RC-14 to promote the badl
   health by balancing the bacteria. These probiotics are specifically for
   your bad, not your digestive tract and allows healthy lactobacilli
   to restore its natural balance.
8. What about the feeling of feeling and feeling fresh? The shower does not
   eliminate badl odors; it can aggravate the situation by altering the pH balance
   and increase the risk of developing a serious illness like that of the pelvis.
   inflammatory disease that can lead to infertility.

"Menstruation is a normal and healthy indication that everything is fine. Yes
smell, do not cover it with aerosol fragrances or try to shower
it's far away. Soft soap and water are enough to clean the
outside the bad (vulva), "says Streicher. "If your monthly dose of
RepHresh does not keep the odors of post-post, it's time to take a trip to the
Gyne to see if something is happening. "