The Highlight Issue 13 'Spring into Summer'

According to Annice Mukherjee, consultant physician & endocrinologist: “Once a girl’s periods start, she will usually release an egg about once a month. On the day of egg release (ovulation), she is at her most fertile. The timing depends on the length of her menstrual cycle. For an average 28-day cycle, egg release is around day 14.” Making mindful choices around sanitary care products is critical, says Annice. “The use of conventional, disposable menstrual sanitary products can negatively impact the envir onment,” she explains. “The us e of menstrual cups, eco-friendl y packaging on sanitary product s, reduced use of plastics, and appropriate disposal can all help reduce the environment al impact of these product s. We can all do our bit .” WE RECOMMEN D... BEYOU Monthly Per iod Patches 5PCS / £8 .87 Menstruation INSIDE OUT