Know When a Conversation Needs a Healthcare Professional
Parents and caregivers don’t need to diagnose menstrual or puberty-related health concerns themselves.
Your role is to notice, listen and seek appropriate professional advice when needed.
Seek Medical Advice When You’re Concerned About:
Very Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
If menstrual bleeding appears unusually heavy, requires very frequent product changes, lasts unusually long, or is accompanied by symptoms such as significant weakness or dizziness, seek professional advice.
Severe Period Pain
If pain is severe, worsening, doesn’t respond to ordinary measures, or repeatedly prevents her from participating in school or normal activities, speak with a healthcare professional.
Significant Changes in Her Menstrual Pattern
Cycles can be irregular after menstruation first begins. However, persistent or concerning changes should be discussed with a qualified professional.
Puberty Development
If you’re concerned that puberty appears to be beginning unusually early, hasn’t started when expected, or her periods haven’t begun within the expected stage of development, seek medical guidance rather than comparing her with peers.
Unusual Vaginal Symptoms
Seek advice when discharge is accompanied by symptoms such as persistent itching, burning, pain, irritation, a strong unusual odour or a significant unexpected change.
Fainting, Severe Weakness or Feeling Very Unwell
Symptoms that appear serious or urgent should receive prompt medical attention.
Emotional Wellbeing
Puberty can affect emotions, but persistent or significant changes in mood, behaviour, sleep, school participation or everyday functioning deserve attention and appropriate support.
Trust What She Tells You
If she repeatedly says:
“Something doesn’t feel right,”
listen.
She is learning to understand her body, and taking her concerns seriously helps teach an important lifelong skill: speaking up about her health.
Yazz® Parent Tip
You don’t need to have the diagnosis.
You need to know when it’s time to ask someone qualified.
Listen. Observe. Ask. Seek help when needed.
THE CONVERSATION STARTS AT HOME
Give Her Information Before She Has to Search for It Alone
One of the most powerful things a parent or caregiver can give a young person approaching puberty isn’t a sanitary pad.
It’s an environment where she knows:
I can ask questions.
I don’t have to be ashamed of my period.
My changing body deserves care and respect.
If something worries me, someone will listen.
Then give her the practical tools she needs too.
Prepare the period kit.
Teach her how to use her sanitary pad.
Talk about school.
Talk about hygiene.
Correct the myths.
Listen to her concerns.
And keep the conversation going.
Yazz® Just 4 Parents & Caregivers
Because preparing her for her period isn’t one conversation.
It’s helping her understand her body, protect her health and grow with confidence.
Yazz® — Comfort. Confidence. Protection. Period.
Important Health Information
Content within Yazz® Tips Just 4 You is intended for general education and should not replace individual advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Menstrual cycles and puberty vary between individuals. Parents and caregivers should seek professional medical advice when they have concerns about a young person’s development, menstrual health, pain, bleeding, discharge or overall wellbeing.
Yazz® is a trademark brand of Lexta Ghana Limited.
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- Periods at School
Be Prepared. Stay Confident. Keep Learning.
Getting your period during school shouldn’t mean your school day has to end.
Before School
Keep a period kit in your school bag.
During School
If you need help, speak with a teacher, school nurse or another trusted adult.
After Changing Your Pad
Wrap and dispose of your used sanitary pad appropriately and wash your hands.
Keep Track
Tracking your menstrual cycle may help you estimate when your next period could arrive, although cycles can sometimes vary.
Your period is part of your life — it doesn’t define what you can achieve.
- Period Myths vs Facts
Let’s Get the Facts Straight
Menstruation can sometimes be surrounded by myths, embarrassment and misinformation.
Yazz® believes better information creates greater confidence.
MYTH: Periods are something to be ashamed of.
FACT: Menstruation is a normal biological process.
MYTH: Everyone’s period is the same.
FACT: Menstrual experiences can vary from person to person.
MYTH: You shouldn’t talk about periods.
FACT: Healthy, age-appropriate conversations about menstruation can help people make informed hygiene choices and seek help when needed.
MYTH: Getting your period means you have to stop your normal activities.
FACT: Many people continue school, work and normal daily activities during menstruation, depending on how they feel.
Let’s replace period myths with period knowledge.
- What’s Inside My Yazz®?
Because What You Use Matters
At Yazz®, we understand that consumers want to know more about the products they use.
That’s why product information should be clear and easy to understand.
The What’s Inside My Yazz®? section should allow consumers to explore:
What is a Yazz® sanitary pad made from?
Provide a clear breakdown of the materials used in each Yazz® pad.
What does each layer do?
Use an interactive diagram showing the actual construction of the Yazz® pad and the purpose of each confirmed component.
How is Yazz® quality checked?
Explain Lexta Ghana Limited’s actual quality-control and manufacturing processes.
Product Safety
Provide verified information about product testing, applicable standards, manufacturing and consumer safety.
Packaging Information
Help consumers understand the product information and directions appearing on Yazz® packaging.
Have a Product Question?
Provide a direct link to Yazz® Consumer Care for product enquiries, feedback or concerns.
IMPORTANT FOR WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT: Ingredient, material, testing, certification, dermatological, absorbency and safety claims should only be published after they have been verified against Yazz®’s actual technical documentation and applicable regulatory approvals.