Girls Are Starting Their Periods Earlier. Here’s Why That Matters ...
May 30, 2024 · A new study, published Wednesday, found that girls are starting their menstrual cycles earlier now than in previous decades. The trend is more pronounced for girls from …
Kids are starting menstruation earlier, study shows. Here is ...
May 30, 2024 · CNN — Younger generations are getting their first periods earlier, and the length of time it takes to become regular is changing — which could point to later health problems, …
Global report reveals major gaps in menstrual health and ...
May 28, 2024 · The emerging data measures global progress against several indicators which shed light on how many adolescent schoolgirls are not yet able to meet their menstrual needs …
Period Poverty – why millions of girls and women cannot ...
May 24, 2024 · Menstruation – or period – is a natural and healthy process, yet millions of women and girls cannot afford menstrual products or access to safe water and sanitation to manage …
Breaking The Menstruation Taboo : Fresh Air : NPR
Dec 6, 2023 · The film looks at the origins of the cultural stigma around periods. We also talk about period poverty, taxation on menstrual products, and reframing how we think about …
How Young People Are Making Period Products More Sustainable …
Jan 20, 2022 · Reusable products represent only a fraction of menstruation supplies purchased in the United States — Americans spend $1.8 billion on pads and $1 billion on tampons yearly, …
Menstrual health literacy is key in an age of abortion bans - NPR
Sep 17, 2022 · Today, even one missed period could have serious implications for a young person's life. But how late is late, and when is pain or a heavy period a medical concern? …
Advocates fighting period poverty demand free pads, tampons in …
Nov 28, 2022 · Students and advocates are pushing for free, high-quality and accessible period products in school bathrooms through local, state and federal legislation. Utah high school …
Apple Women’s Health Study: menstrual cycles, health | News
Going forward, researchers plan to examine how seasonality affects the menstrual cycle, how polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may impact heart health, and the link between …
Periods arriving earlier for younger generations | News
May 29, 2024 · Boston, MA—The average age at menarche—the first menstrual period—has been decreasing among younger generations in the U.S., especially those belonging to racial …