Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Menstrual Hygiene Products

Personal care items used during MENSTRUATION.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Personal care items used during MENSTRUATION.

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Synonyms

29 entry terms
  • Menstrual Products
  • Hygiene Product, Menstrual
  • Hygiene Products, Menstrual
  • Menstrual Hygiene Product
  • Menstrual Product
  • Feminine Napkins
  • Menstrual Cup
  • Menstrual Napkin
  • Menstrual Pad
  • Menstrual Tampon
  • Menstrual Tampons
  • Tampons, Menstrual
  • Vaginal Tampon
  • Cup, Menstrual
  • Cups, Menstrual
  • Feminine Napkin
  • Menstrual Cups
  • Menstrual Napkins
  • Menstrual Pads
  • Napkin, Feminine
  • Napkin, Menstrual
  • Napkins, Feminine
  • Napkins, Menstrual
  • Pad, Menstrual
  • Pads, Menstrual
  • Tampon, Menstrual
  • Tampon, Vaginal
  • Tampons, Vaginal
  • Vaginal Tampons

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Aspects Covered

12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

note entry term VAGINAL TAMPON: TAMPONS, SURGICAL is also available

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History Note

2007; for VAGINAL TAMPON use TAMPONS 1978-2006

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Previous Indexing

  • Tampons, Surgical (1983-2006)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Menstrual Hygiene Products. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D052576. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D052576
  2. Menstrual Hygiene Products. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminine_hygiene
  3. Menstrual Hygiene Products. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3083164