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Assessment of menstrual hygiene management knowledge, practice, and associated factors among girls in Boset District, Ethiopia: a school-based cross-sectional study
BackgroundAdolescent girls, particularly in lower socioeconomic settings, lack adequate knowledge of menstrual hygiene management and have subpar...
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Evaluation of knowledge, attitude, practices and effectiveness of menstrual hygiene interventions in rural schools from Lilongwe, Malawi
BackgroundMenstrual hygiene management (MHM) is associated with the menstrual process in women and adolescent girls who face cultural and financial...
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“If I use pad, I feel comfortable and safe”: a mixed-method analysis of knowledge, attitude, and practice of menstrual hygiene management among in-school adolescent girls in a Nigerian city
BackgroundAdolescence is a pivotal stage in human development that presents unique challenges, especially for girls navigating the complexities of...
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Menstrual Health Index: A Novel Approach to Assess Safe Menstrual Practices in Adolescents and Young Adults
ObjectiveTo test the validity of the novel Menstrual Health Index (MHI) in order to assess safety of menstrual health and hygiene practices in...
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Perception on Menstrual Cup Usage Among Teens and Reproductive Age Group Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
IntroductionOne of the challenges to menstrual hygiene management in resource-limited settings is limited access to safe and affordable menstrual...
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Does distribution of menstrual products through community-based, peer-led sexual and reproductive health services increase use of appropriate menstrual products? Findings from the Yathu Yathu trial
BackgroundGlobally, millions of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) who menstruate have limited access to appropriate and comfortable products to...
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Reproducible stability of verbal and spatial functions along the menstrual cycle
Recent studies have reported brain changes in response to ovarian hormonal fluctuations along the menstrual cycle. However, it remains unclear,...
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Ethical Risks of Systematic Menstrual Tracking in Sport
In this article it will be concluded that systematic menstrual tracking in women’s sport has the potential to cause harm to athletes. Since the...
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Spanish menstrual literacy and experiences of menstruation
There is growing recognition of the important role menstrual health plays in achieving health, education, and gender equity. Yet, stigmatisation and...
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Presenteeism and associated factors among women with menstrual symptoms
PurposeMenstrual characteristics can affect a woman’s productivity at work and college, but studies in a general population of adult women are...
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Menstrual health inequities and “period poverty” in Canada
Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products, sexual and reproductive health education, safe waste management, and adequate facilities....
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The top 100 cited articles in menstrual health among adolescent girls: a citation analysis
BackgroundMenstrual health is an important public health concern where it is still considered a taboo, and adolescent girls often lack knowledge...
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Menstrual health and hygiene amongst adolescent girls and women of reproductive age: a study of practices and predictors, Odisha, India
BackgroundMenstruation is a major physiological change in a woman’s life, but lack of knowledge, poor practices, socio-cultural barriers, poor access...
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Contraception and Menstrual Management in Transmasculine and Gender-Diverse Individuals
Purpose of ReviewThis review outlines the current evidence on the contraceptive and menstrual management methods that are used for transmasculine or...
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The Prevalence of Menstrual Cycle Disorders and Menstrual Cycle-Related Symptoms in Female Athletes: A Systematic Literature Review
BackgroundMenstrual cycle (MC) disorders and MC-related symptoms can have debilitating effects on the health and performance of female athletes. As...
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Perspectives on menstrual policymaking and community-based actions in Catalonia (Spain): a qualitative study
BackgroundMenstrual research and policymaking have become imperative worldwide. It is necessary that these are informed by women and people who...
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Longitudinal associations of menstrual characteristics with mental health problems among Chinese girls
Cross-sectional studies indicate that menstrual problems are related to poorer mental health; however, longitudinal studies are limited. This...
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Mixed-Method, Multilevel Clustered-Randomized Control Trial for Menstrual Health Disparities
Menstrual cycle characteristics are largely considered unmodifiable reproductive factors, a framing that prevents exploration of the ways structural...
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Blood glucose variance measured by continuous glucose monitors across the menstrual cycle
Past studies on how blood glucose levels vary across the menstrual cycle have largely shown inconsistent results based on limited blood draws. In...
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Menstrual hygiene management practice and its associated factors among in-school adolescent girls in Western Ethiopia
BackgroundAdolescent girls should practice good menstrual hygiene to enhance their health and educational attainment. However, socio-cultural...
