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Most French women use traditional menstrual hygiene products, but awareness of health risks and environmental impact is growing. Patients desire more information from healthcare professionals and manufacturers to make informed choices.

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Background:

  • The selection and utilization of menstrual hygiene products are influenced by various factors.
  • Media attention on menstrual hygiene is increasing, yet specific research in France is lacking.
  • Understanding women's current practices is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the practices of women in France regarding menstrual hygiene product usage.
  • To identify factors influencing the choice of menstrual hygiene products.
  • To assess women's knowledge of potential risks and their sources of information.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, cross-sectional, observational study was conducted.
  • 1,153 women completed a self-report questionnaire between June 2019 and January 2020.
  • The study focused on menstrual hygiene product choices, risk awareness, and information sources.

Main Results:

  • Disposable pads (81%) and tampons (45.6%) remain the most common choices.
  • Newer products like menstrual cups (9.4%) show lower adoption rates but are preferred for environmental and health reasons by those switching.
  • A significant majority (81.8%) perceive menstrual hygiene products as a health risk, yet knowledge of menstrual toxic shock syndrome is low (41.7%).

Conclusions:

  • Traditional menstrual hygiene products dominate usage in France.
  • There is an increasing awareness of product risks and environmental impact among users.
  • Women actively seek more information from healthcare providers and manufacturers to make confident choices.