The term “menstrual health” has seen increased use across advocacy, programming, policy,
and research, but has lacked a consistent, self-contained definition. As a rapidly growing …

Historically, water and sanitation programs have focused on women's instrumental value in
improving conditions and behaviors. No reviews have synthesized evidence on water and …

Background Globally, experiences of menarche and subsequent menstruation are
embedded in social and cultural beliefs, norms and practices. Menarche is an important …

Background Exclusive use of hygienic methods (sanitary napkins, locally prepared napkins,
tampons, and menstrual cups) to prevent the visibility of bloodstains during menstruation is …

A growing literature attests to menstrual management difficulties of girls, women and other
people who menstruate. Largely ignored are the menstruation-management needs of …

Background A key challenge for menstruating girls and women in low-resource countries is
the inadequate and unreliable supply of menstrual products. Although development partners …

Objective This study describes the development and validation of the Menstrual Practice
Needs Scale (MPNS-36), which measures the extent to which respondents' menstrual …

Menstrual health has received increasing recognition as an essential issue for public health
and gender equality. A growing body of research has elucidated adolescent girls' menstrual …

Background. Issues of menstrual morbidities, menstrual hygiene, and cultural practices are
rarely discussed by adolescents. The burden of menstruation and cultural practices which …

Background Menstrual hygiene products used by women have evolved in the past several
decades with comfort, ease of use and cost driving women's choices. In a country like India …