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September 10, 2025Reproductive HealthOpen Access

Mapping the health outcomes of menstrual inequity: a comprehensive scoping review

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AGAndrea García-EgeaGPGeorgina Pujolar-DíazAHAstrid Boe Hüttel

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Overview

Scoping review identifies associations between menstrual inequity, health outcomes, and barriers in women, suggesting healthcare improvements.

Key Points

  • Menstrual inequity correlates with various health issues, including reproductive tract infections and emotional health problems.
  • Key findings show that emotional health issues like anxiety and distress are linked to menstrual stigma and limited access to healthcare.
  • The analysis reviews 74 articles, highlighting the need for expanded research on the relationship between menstrual inequity and health outcomes.
  • Improving understanding of these associations may guide policy changes to enhance the health of women and menstruators.

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García-Egea et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23abeb210217d647814ffhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-02103-0
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