Study, 2023
How does menstruation affect different areas of women's lives?
Menstruation affects mental health, education, money, and culture, and the challenges are worse for some women depending on race and economic status.
What they did
This review examined how menstruation relates to psychology, education, money, and religion in the United States.
What they found
Stress makes menstrual problems worse and menstrual problems affect mental health. Education about menstruation varies widely depending on where women live. Menstrual products cost money and are hard to access for people experiencing homelessness, incarceration, or poverty. Black women have worse outcomes than White women when dealing with fibroids and endometriosis. Religious beliefs create stigma around menstruation. Some states now require schools to provide free menstrual products.
What it means for you
Menstruation affects all women, but some face bigger barriers based on money, race, and where they live. Better education, policies, and resources can help.
About the study
- Original title
- Menstruation in the USA
- Authors
- Ramaiyer M, Lulseged B, Michel R et al.
- Journal
- Current epidemiology reports
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- None (this is a review of existing information)
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1007/s40471-023-00333-z
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