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Menstrual Health

What is Menstrual Health?

Menstrual health refers to the physical, mental and social wellbeing of people who menstruate (have periods). It includes access to information, sanitary products and timely health care for menstrual cycle related issues.

This page provides information on the menstrual cycle, managing your periods and where to find free period products.

It also includes resources and ways to get help for menstrual health disorders:

  • Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB)
  • Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
  • Fibroids
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Menstrual (Periods) Cycle

Information on understanding your menstrual cycle.

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB)

For information on excessive bleeding that often lasts more than seven days. Or a period which gets in the way of a person’s physical, emotional or social quality of life, take a look at the SortedSupported page on heavy menstrual bleeding.

Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

Information and support for the two conditions endometriosis and adenomyosis.

Fibroids

Want to find out more about fibroids, why people don’t often experience symptoms and what help is available? Check out the SortedSupported page.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Do you have PCOS or would like to find out more information about the syndrome?

Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Information and support for the symptoms women can experience in the weeks before their period.

Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Considered severe Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It can cause disabling physical and emotional symptoms. Find out more on our dedicated page.