See the comparison of cost,pros and cons of all the different types of period products or menstrual hygiene products or menstrual absorbents used in India.

1. Different
menstrual
absorbents
used in India

2. SANITARY NAPKINS/ pads

3. TAMPONS

4. • CLOTH PADS/ well maintained cloth

5. • MENSTRUAL CUP

6. DISHONOURABLE MENTIONS
• ASH/MUD/COW DUNG
• OLD RAGS/ waste cloth

7. Menstrual Absorbent
used in India
COST PER
YEAR (INR)
Disposal issue
to
environment
Safety for
health
Comfort Ease of reuse
SANITARY NAPKINS/ PADS 1500 Yes Less Average NA
TAMPON 2500 Yes Less Average NA
CLOTH PAD 800
(zero cost if
homemade)
No Good Good Wash and dry
MENSTRUAL CUP 200 Minimal Good Great
(with practice)
Wash and
sterilize
OLD RAGS/WASTE CLOTH NONE May be Bad Depends NA
MUD/ASH/COW DUNG NONE May be Bad No NA
Comparing Menstrual Absorbents currently used in India