Menstrual Health in India: Breaking the Silence, Building Dignity

A health worker educating a rural woman in a community session

In India, menstruation is still treated as a subject best avoided — hidden behind whispers and myths. But the reality is urgent: menstrual health in India is a serious public health concern, directly affecting education, dignity, and equality for millions of girls and women.

The Truth About Menstrual Health in India

Even today:

• Millions of girls miss school every month because they lack access to sanitary products or safe toilets.

• Many rely on unhygienic alternatives like old cloth, ash, or newspaper.

• In some homes, menstruating women are isolated or forbidden from entering the kitchen or places of worship.

This isn’t just a matter of discomfort — it’s about health risks, social stigma, and gender discrimination.

Why Silence Hurts

When menstruation is treated as something shameful, girls grow up feeling embarrassed or dirty about a natural process. They don’t get answers to basic questions. They feel alone. And in many cases, they fall behind in school or face infections due to poor hygiene practices.

 What Needs to Change

Improving menstrual health in India starts with:

• Comprehensive menstrual education — in both rural and urban schools

• Affordable access to sanitary pads and reusable hygiene products

• Open community conversations that involve boys and men too

• Support systems for mothers and daughters to learn together

 Arogya India’s Commitment

At Arogya India, we believe no girl should miss opportunities because of her period.We conduct:

• Awareness workshops in schools and communities

• Distribution of hygiene kits to those in need

• Education drives that challenge shame and promote dignity

Our goal is to create a society where periods are normal, not taboo, and where girls feel empowered, not embarrassed.

Why It Matters

Menstrual health is not just about pads or privacy — it’s about rights, equality, and health.If we want to uplift women and improve public health in India, we must make menstrual health a priority — in our policies, in our homes, and in every conversation.

Join Us

Whether you’re a student, parent, teacher, or donor, you can be part of this change.

Let’s break the silence.

Let’s restore dignity.

Let’s normalize periods — for everyone, everywhere.