New Health Experts Q&A Women’s Health Menstrual Health

How do female friends choose sanitary napkins?

Asked by:Amaya

Asked on:Apr 08, 2026 05:15 PM

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  • Jacqueline Jacqueline

    Apr 08, 2026

      Today, when sanitary napkins are widely used, few people think that sanitary napkins can be unhygienic and cause trouble. Use sterile sanitary napkins during menstruation healthy To guarantee, please pay attention to the following points:

      Before buying sanitary napkins, look at the "Hygiene Index"” female When purchasing sanitary napkins, be sure to follow the principle of sterile hygiene, carefully read the production and use instructions of the purchased sanitary napkins, and understand the control of hygienic indicators to facilitate safety and cleanliness. Don’t stick to a certain brand and ignore the hygiene index. In addition, the sanitary napkin must have a "qualified for use" mark so that it can be purchased with confidence.

      Storage of sanitary napkins: sanitary napkins need to be stored in a dry, sterile environment, and have a certain validity period. If sanitary napkins get damp or are stored for too long, they will deteriorate and become contaminated even if they are not opened. Generally, sanitary napkins are made of non-woven fabrics, which are fiber materials. The material deteriorates when it gets wet, and bacteria can easily invade and multiply. Sanitary napkins use high-temperature sterilization to achieve sterility. After all, the validity period of one-time sterilization and sterilization is limited. After the period, there is no guarantee of sterility. Therefore, when using sanitary napkins, pay attention to the expiration date, do not buy too many at one time, and it is not suitable to store them at home for a long time. Unpacked sanitary napkins should be placed in a dry, clean, and sterile environment. They should not be used after they are damp or expired.

      Wet wipes can only be used as general cleaning tools. Some clean sanitary wipes have brought a lot of convenience to women who are traveling, on business trips, and during menstruation. However, after all, cleaning wet wipes cannot replace women's daily warm water bathing, because the moisture content and active ingredients contained in wet wipes are limited after all; in addition, wet wipes also have restrictions on hygienic conditions, storage time and storage conditions. Deteriorated or expired wet wipes cannot be used.

      In addition, medicated sanitary napkins should be used with caution. Medicated sanitary napkins are useful in cleaning women’s vagina and preventing and treating various Gynecology disease played a certain role. However, medicated sanitary napkins are not suitable for everyone, because people’s physiques vary greatly, and some people will be allergic to certain substances. Therefore, no matter which medicated sanitary napkin you use, you should pay attention to your own reactions and feelings. Women with allergies should use medicated sanitary napkins with caution or without them.