Sanitary napkin
Sanitary Napkin
A Sanitary Napkin (pronunciation: /ˈsanɪt(ə)ri ˈnapkɪn/), also known as a menstrual pad, is a type of feminine hygiene product that is worn by women while menstruating, recovering from vaginal surgery, for lochia (post-birth bleeding), after an abortion, or in any other situation where it is necessary to absorb a flow of blood from the vagina.
Etymology
The term "sanitary napkin" originated from the idea of a clean (sanitary) cloth (napkin) used for absorbing menstrual blood.
Usage
Sanitary napkins are designed to be worn inside the underwear to absorb menstrual flow. They are made of an absorbent material and come in various sizes and absorbency levels. Some sanitary napkins have wings or flaps that fold over the sides of the underwear to prevent leakage and keep the pad in place.
Related Terms
- Menstruation: The monthly shedding of the lining of a woman's uterus, which results in bleeding from the vagina.
- Tampon: A type of feminine hygiene product that is inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual flow.
- Menstrual cup: A reusable feminine hygiene product that is inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual flow.
- Pantyliner: A type of feminine hygiene product that is less absorbent than a sanitary napkin and is often used on light-flow days or for daily cleanliness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sanitary napkin
- Wikipedia's article - Sanitary napkin
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