Tag: period tracker app
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University Staff Forced to Prove Menstruation, Sparking Outcry
Female staff at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak, India, were reportedly asked to photograph their sanitary pads to prove they were menstruating after complaining of feeling tired. The incident unfolded when a female cleaner arrived late to work and explained she was unwell due to her period. Male supervisors allegedly accused her of lying and…
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Research Reveals Impact of Menstruation on Girls’ Education
Menstruation plays a crucial role in the sexual and reproductive health of school girls in low-resource settings. This aspect of female biology has far-reaching implications on girls’ overall well-being, including their education and empowerment. In many societies, menstruation is surrounded by taboos and stigma, leading to inadequate support systems for girls, especially in educational environments.…
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Study Reveals Importance of Pharmacists in Menstrual Pain Management
Menstrual issues, often normalized or trivialized, are undermanaged in young people. A study led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute aimed to measure the impact of menstruation and reduce stigma. Participants highlighted challenges in pain management and the physical/psychological effects of pain and bleeding. Dr. Courtney Munro emphasized the role of pharmacists in advising on…
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Empowering Teens: Innovative Period Products Transforming Menstrual Care
As a mother of five, including three tween and teen daughters, navigating puberty and menstruation has been a significant part of my parenting journey. Reflecting on my own experiences growing up, where periods were shrouded in secrecy, I made a conscious decision to approach this topic openly with my children. Armed with my nursing background,…
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Advocates Address Female Hygiene and Reproductive Health Awareness
Female hygiene and reproductive health took center stage at an awareness session held at the KIOCA Seminar Hall of PMAS Arid Agriculture University in Rawalpindi. More than 60 students, both male and female, gathered to participate in the event organized by the Programme on Development Alternatives (PODA) in collaboration with the District Population Office. The…
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Menstrual Hygiene Crisis Impacts Indian Schoolgirls’ Education and Health
Menstrual hygiene issues and period stigma in India continue to affect schoolgirls, leading to absenteeism, misinformation, and health consequences. The prevailing cultural taboos and restrictions surrounding menstruation have significant implications for adolescent girls’ education and well-being. A study revealed that a quarter of girls in India miss school due to menstruation, highlighting the pervasive impact…