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Tips for educating a young girl who has just started menstruating:

# Start by explaining what menstruation is and how it works

# Emphasize that menstruation is a natural and normal part of being a woman

# Discuss the various products that can be used to manage menstruation, such as pads, tampons, and menstrual cups etc

# Talk about how to properly care for menstrual hygiene, including washing hands before and after changing products, and disposing of used products in a hygienic way

# Encourage the girl to talk to you if she has any questions or concerns about menstruation.

Family can support and facilitate menstrual health for women in below ways-

# Providing education and information about menstrual health
# Offering emotional support during this umcomfortable time
# Providing access to resources-hygiene products and medical care
# Promoting a positive and open attitude towards menstruation