Thus, it is not difficult to see that when proper explanation or preparation is lacking, cultural stereotypes, myths, or even plain ignorance can cause one wrongly to associate menstruation with disease or injury or to view it as something of which to be ashamed.
सर्वात नकारात्मक अनुभव सांगणाऱ्‍या स्त्रियांना मासिकस्त्रावाविषयी किंवा पाळीविषयी कोणत्याही प्रकारची माहिती नव्हती.