Industry-sponsored Workshop on ‘Sustain Menstrual Hygiene by Empowered Use of Menstrual Cup’

Nov 23, 2024

NUINS conducted a workshop sponsored by O’hygia LLP, Bangalore on ‘Sustain Menstrual Hygiene by Empowered Use of Menstrual Cup’ on 23rd November 2024 at the University Auditorium, Paneer under the Vriddhi Industry-Academia collaboration. Dr. Vismaya Kaveri, Asst. Professor, Fr. Muller Medical College was the resource person.

Prof. (Dr) AN Parameswaran, Director (Industry-Institute Collaboration), NMAM Institute of Technology was the Chief Guest & Prof. (Dr) R Narayana Charyulu, Principal, NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences was the Guest of Honour. Ms. Bindu Anil Kumar, Director, O’hygia LLP & Mr. Anil Kumar KB, CEO of Lozet Pharma, Bangalore were present.

Dr. Vismaya Kaveri provided an in-depth overview of menstrual health, debunked common myths, and discussed the significance of maintaining good menstrual hygiene and how to insert & remove a menstrual cup with lecture, demonstration and return demonstration. Mr. Anil Kumar K discussed the chemistry behind sanitary products, shedding light on the chemical composition of various menstrual products, including the presence of dioxins, furans, volatile organic compounds and phthalates. He also emphasized the importance of choosing eco-friendly alternatives like menstrual cups, aligning with the message of ‘Think Green, Act Green’. Various menstrual cups and related products were exhibited giving participants a first-hand look at the available options for sustainable menstrual care.