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December 8, 2025Women s HealthOpen Access

Exploring the role of menstrual perceptions on health, well-being, and daily functioning

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BDBríd Ní DhonnabháinHWHazel Wallace

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Overview

Cross-sectional study finds menstrual perceptions influence well-being and social activities, suggesting public health policies need to address menstrual health.

Key Points

  • The study aimed to explore the relationship between menstrual perceptions and their impact on health, well-being, and daily functioning.
  • Cross-sectional observational study
  • Survey distributed online via social media, email, and newsletters
  • Participants aged 18 and older who menstruated in the past 12 months
  • Utilized a 5-point Likert scale to measure perceptions of menstruation
  • Data analyzed using nonparametric statistical tests, including Kruskal–Wallis and chi-square
  • Positive menstrual perceptions correlated with lower pain levels and reduced daily disruptions
  • 90.71% reported work disruption due to menstrual symptoms
  • 84.31% noted effects on intimate relationships
  • Participants with positive views experienced fewer mental health symptoms like depression and anxiety

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Dhonnabháin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624ad4fa91c937236c5d9https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057251399893
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