📦 Emergency Kit Essentials
Basic Hygiene Products
- Sanitary pads (2-3 regular, 1-2 overnight)
- Tampons (if you use them)
- Panty liners (2-3 pieces)
- Wet wipes (1 pack)
- Small hand sanitizer
- Disposable underwear (1-2 pairs)
- Sealed bags (for used products)
Pain Relief Items
- Ibuprofen or acetaminophen (follow dosage instructions)
- Heat patches (2-3 pieces)
- Small hot water bottle
- Peppermint balm (for headaches)
Other Necessities
- Chocolate or energy bars
- Insulated water bottle
- Small towel
- Emergency cash
- Emergency contact card
🚨 Emergency Situations
Seek immediate help if you experience:
- Severe pain preventing normal walking or standing
- Heavy bleeding (soaking through a super pad in 1 hour)
- Fever, vomiting, or fainting
- Worsening pain unrelieved by pain medication
🏫 Campus Help Resources
First Contact
- School health center/nurse's office
- Dormitory supervisor
- Homeroom teacher or advisor
- Roommates or classmates
Off-Campus Resources
- Nearby pharmacy locations
- Nearest hospital emergency room
- Parent/guardian contact information
- Emergency services (911 for severe situations)
💡 Emergency Response Steps
When Pain Strikes
- Find a safe place to rest - classroom, library, dorm
- Apply heat - use heat patch on lower abdomen or lower back
- Take pain medication - follow dosage instructions, don't take on empty stomach
- Notify someone nearby - tell a classmate or teacher about your situation
- Record symptoms - pain level, duration, accompanying symptoms
When Period Starts Unexpectedly
- Stay calm - this is a normal physiological process
- Use hygiene products immediately - ask classmates or teachers for help if needed
- Check clothing - rinse with cold water or change if stained
- Adjust your plans - avoid intense exercise, rest appropriately
💚 Daily Prevention Tips
- Track your cycle - use apps or calendar to monitor
- Prepare in advance - carry supplies 3 days before expected period
- Maintain good habits - adequate sleep, regular meals
- Exercise moderately - maintain light exercise routine
- Learn to ask for help - don't suffer in silence due to embarrassment
🏥 When to See a Doctor
- Severe menstrual pain affecting studies and daily life
- Pain medication doesn't provide relief
- Abnormally heavy or light menstrual flow
- Severely irregular menstrual cycles
- Other abnormal symptoms present