Introduction Menstrual health and menstrual inequity have been neglected in social,
economic, healthcare and political spheres. Although available evidence is scarce, it …

Introduction The importance of menstrual health has been historically neglected, mostly due
to taboos and misconceptions around menstruation and androcentrism within health …

Menstruation is a physiological process that happens every month to about 1.8 billion
people worldwide from menarche to menopause. The normal menstrual cycle brings about …

There is growing recognition of the important role menstrual health plays in achieving
health, education, and gender equity. Yet, stigmatisation and taboo remain present and …

Background There is growing recognition of the importance of menstruation in achieving
health, education, and gender equality for all. New policies in high income countries (HICs) …

Background Attention to women's and girls' menstrual needs is critical for global health and
gender equality. The importance of this neglected experience has been elucidated by a …

The field ofpopulation has undergone a paradigm shift to a broader focus on reproductive
health, which recognises women's self-perceived health needs. Investigations in various …

In recognition of the opportunity created by the increasing attention to menstrual health at
global, regional, and national levels, the World Health Organization's Department of Sexual …

Background The lack of established measurement tools in the study of menstrual health and
hygiene has been a significant limitation of quantitative studies to date. However, there has …

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