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Impact of pads and cups on school dropout, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reproductive tract infections (RTIs) by 9 months duration. §Adjusted for age, socioeconomic status, and reported sexual activity (had sexual intercourse) at start of study. *Composite of STIs at end line (presence of either Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, or Neisseria gonorrhoea). **Composite RTIs tested at end line (presence of either bacterial vaginosis or Candida albicans).
