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August 1, 2025Women s HealthOpen Access

Periods and well-being: A focus group study to discuss how menstruation affects the well-being of women aged 18–40

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CMCaroline MusulinNYN YeshitilaJHJoyce Harper

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Overview

Qualitative study explores how menstruation affects well-being in women, suggesting improvements in education and support.

Key Points

  • Menstruation negatively impacts various aspects of women's well-being, leading to inconvenience in daily lives and strained relationships.
  • Participants indicated insufficient menstrual education, highlighting gaps and the urgent need for comprehensive support systems.
  • Focus groups revealed mixed attitudes toward periods, with some women finding a sense of community while facing persistent stigma.
  • The study calls for enhanced gender-inclusive education and support networks to improve women’s experiences with menstruation.

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Musulin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af409acf1dd9ea359ec786https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057251362992
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