FLO Chennai, under the leadership of Chairperson Ms. Niyati A. Mehta, organized a wonderful and impactful talk on menstrual hygiene with Dr. Nandita Thakkar at Guild Service. The session focused on creating awareness and breaking taboos around menstrual health.
Dr. Nandita explained the importance of self-care during periods, correct usage and disposal of sanitary napkins, and the need for maintaining proper menstrual hygiene. She highlighted the role of a healthy menstrual diet and the importance of checking blood levels to prevent anemia.
The talk also covered the use of biodegradable disposable napkins, causes of common menstrual irregularities, and offered valuable insights into understanding the menstrual cycle better.
The participants actively engaged in a question-and-answer session, where Dr. Nandita patiently addressed their concerns and provided wonderful and valuable answers, making the session highly interactive, informative, and empowering for everyone present.
The session benefited over 60 rural livelihood participants. Heartfelt thanks to NIINE for their collaboration for sanitary napkin distribution to the participants, supporting the cause of menstrual health and hygiene.