Pad A Girl Initiative - PAGi

Period Terminologies and What They Mean

Ladies!
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We have our own language codes. Let's dive in.
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📌Tampon - A feminine hygiene product inserted into the va**na to absorb menstrual blood.
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📌Menstruation - The monthly shedding of the uterine lining, typically accompanied by bleeding.
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📌Menstrual Cycle -The recurring physiological changes that occur in a woman's body, usually lasting about 28 days, preparing for a potential pregnancy.
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📌Sanitary Napkin/Pad - An absorbent material worn externally to collect menstrual blood.
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📌Menarche - The first occurrence of menstruation, marking the onset of puberty. Girls usually experience menarche between the ages of 9 and 16.
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📌Menopause - The stage in a woman's life when menstrual cycles cease, typically occurring around the age of 50.
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📌Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) - A set of physical and emotional symptoms experienced by some women in the days leading up to menstruation.
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📌Dysmenorrhea - Painful menstrual periods, often accompanied by cramps.
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📌Amenorrhea - The absence of menstruation, which may be temporary or permanent.
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📌Menstrual Hygiene - Practices and products used to maintain cleanliness during menstruation.
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📌Menstrual Cup - A reusable, bell-shaped device worn internally to collect menstrual blood.
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📌Period Poverty - The lack of access to menstrual products and education, often due to financial constraints.
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📌Irregular Menstruation - Variations in the length, duration, or amount of menstrual bleeding outside the typical 21 to 35-day cycle.
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📌Spotting - Light bleeding that occurs outside of regular menstruation, often in between periods.
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📌Heavy Flow/Menorrhagia - Excessive menstrual bleeding that lasts longer than seven days.
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📌Panty Liner - A thin absorbent pad worn in the underwear to catch minor va**nal discharge or light spotting.
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📌PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) - A severe form of PMS characterized by intense mood swings, depression, and irritability.
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📌Luteal Phase - The second half of the menstrual cycle, starting after ovulation and ending with the start of menstruation.
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📌Cycle Tracking - Monitoring and recording menstrual cycle patterns, including the start and end dates of menstruation, ovulation, and symptoms.
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Is this conversation helpful so far? Which one did you know about before now? Which one did I miss?

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𝐏𝐀𝐃 𝐀 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 - 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐢..for the girl child you love

Welcome to 2025!

May this new year bring us closer to our goal of ending period poverty and ensuring every girl has access to menstrual hygiene.

Thank you for being part of this movement and cheers to a stress free menstruation this year!

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Gearing up for the last period of 2023 💪

Who's with me?

Mine is 17th - 21st December.

At least, I won't be having periods on Christmas Day! 😅😅

What a relief!

Share yours in the comment section.

𝐏𝐀𝐃 𝐀 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 - 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐢..for the girl child you love