Tag: menstruation
Lifestyle
Do you menstruate twice a month? Find out what causes it
Experiencing two menstrual cycles in a month, a condition known as "frequent" or "irregular" menstruation, can be caused by various factors. It's essential to...
News
Pampers now the go to for women during menstruation – Kwesi Pratt
The hiked price of sanitary towels in Ghana has resulted in some women deploying other means and materials to use during menstruation, according to...
Independent Africa
Kenyans arrested over alleged order to strip-search women to check if they’re menstruating
A reports by local media says three employees of a well-known food manufacturing company in Kenya have been arrested after allegations surfaced of them...
Features
Surge in prices of sanitary products a hidden canker
Sanitary products such as pads, tampons and menstrual cups are essential for maintaining good menstrual hygiene.However, the high cost of these products in Ghana...
Lifestyle
Best foods to eat during menstruation
Menstruation is an unavoidable part of every woman's life. During menstruation, a woman typically experiences pain, fatigue, bloating, and cramps.Hence, it is important to follow a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet to reduce menstrual pain as it can severely impact mood and...
News
Menstruation is not a luxury good, remove the taxes – Dzifa Gomashie
Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Dzifa Gomashie, has entreated the government to remove taxes on sanitary towels as they cannot be considered luxury...
Lifestyle
For women: 5 best foods to eat during menstruation
Certain foods trigger menstrual pain whereas some foods are there to relieve you from the pain and the fatigue.Menstruation plays one of the most...
News
Girls advised to reduce painkillers use during menstruation
A Community Health nurse at the Jamestown Ussher Hospital, Christiana Bapore, has advised girls to minimise the use of painkillers during their menstrual period.Ignorantly...
News
Ghanaian company introduces 2-days paid menstruation leave for female employees
Ghanaian medical service company, Incas Diagnostics, has given its female employees much-needed support.The company, which worked with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and...
News
53% of adolescent girls cannot afford sanitary pads – Report
A research from the University of Education, Winneba proves that 53% of adolescent girls cannot afford themselves sanitary pads thereby lacking access to adequate...
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