Menstrual Health

Oblivion is a problem that is faced by two types of people. One is a group of people who are deliberately kept in the dark about a specific thing, and the other is those who do not take responsibility to know about it. …

Dr. Munzur E-Murshid Climate change is having a significant impact on the health and well-being of people in Bangladesh, and this includes the menstrual health of women and girls. The country is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to its low-lying geography, which puts it at risk…

Years ago, I had my 2nd IUD placed inside me. I didn’t think much of it because I already had one put in before — granted this was 6 weeks after I had my son and my cervix was still healing. An effective birth control that I don’t have to…

Relief from period pain with Welme’s period pain relief device: A review — This review is based on my personal experience and opinions and may not necessarily reflect the views of others. As someone who has always struggled with painful cramps during periods, I was desperate for a solution. I had tried everything, from over-the-counter pain medication to heat packs and herbal remedies…

#TuesdayTales |“PERIODS SHOULD END SENTENCES, NOT AN EDUCATION” By Brian Ainamani Welcome to the first installment of our #TuesdayTales series for 2023, where we share stories from our heroes in the field. This week, we are taking you on a journey with 15-year-old Aisha Nanyombi, a teenager who was met with choruses of mocking cheers when she experienced…

Hi there! The announcement of the new Spanish menstrual leave policy has ignited the menstrual discussion in countries like Malaysia or Singapore, which have been added to the list of nations already fighting for this right, next to others like Chile and Mexico. Like Bob Dylan sang in 1964 —…

Endocrine disruptors are found in many everyday products, including some plastic bottles and containers, liners of metal food cans, detergents, flame retardants, food, toys, cosmetics, and pesticides. The worrying aspect is that many chemicals, both natural and man-made, may mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones, known as the endocrine…