On Wednesday, East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) conducted a seminar, ‘Menstrual Health Protection’ on menstruation problems and misconceptions related to it. The seminar was conducted in collaboration with East Delhi branch of Indian Medical Association (IMA).
The event was presided over by chairman of Education Committee of EDMC, Himanshi Pandey and president, IMA, East Delhi Branch, Dr Neelam lekhi.
The panelists shared the view that girls studying in schools must be informed about menstruation in detail and well in advance so they don’t feel uncomfortable about it and maintain proper hygiene during this period. Pandey said myths and taboos related to menstruation need to be addressed from society.