Menstrual Cycle Basics
This is the average length of a menstrual cycle, from the start of one period to the start of the next.
What is 28 days?
Studies show that period poverty can cause this long-term impact on young girls, contributing to educational inequality and gender disparity.
What is absenteeism?
This highly absorbent yet disposable menstrual product is typically made from a combination of cotton, rayon, and synthetic fibers.
What is a tampon?
In some cultures, menstruation is viewed as impure, and people are isolated from their communities during this time, a practice known by this term.
What is menstrual seclusion?
This hormone triggers ovulation and the release of an egg.
What is luteinizing hormone (LH)?
This term refers to a lack of access to menstrual products, education, and hygiene facilities.
What is period poverty?
This menstrual product, first patented in 1937, can be worn for up to 12 hours and is popular for its sustainability and reusability.
What is a menstrual cup?
This African country was one of the first to eliminate the tampon tax in 2004.
What is Kenya?
This hormone, released by the hypothalamus, signals the pituitary gland to start the menstrual cycle by releasing FSH and LH.
What is gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?
According to UNICEF, this percentage of girls in low-income countries miss school during their periods.
What is 20%?
Wearing ultra-absorbant tampons for extended periods of time can potentially lead to this medical consequence.
What is Toxic Shock Syndrome?
This historical figure, a feminist icon, campaigned for menstrual education in the early 20th century and is known for coining the phrase “the curse.”
Who is Margaret Sanger?
This structure in the ovary produces progesterone after ovulation, and its deterioration leads to menstruation if fertilization doesn’t occur.
What is the corpus luteum?
This nonprofit organization distributes menstrual products to people in need and advocates for menstrual equity in the U.S.
What is PERIOD?
This period product can be worn for up to 12 hours and sits around the cervix to collect menstural blood.
What is a menstrual disc?
In this European country, menstruating women were traditionally barred from entering churches, but the practice is less common today.
What is Italy?
This medical condition involves endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus, causing severe menstrual pain and possible infertility.
What is endometriosis?
This country became the first in the world to make period products free for all citizens in 2020.
This period product brand introduced the first widely available disposable sanitary napkin in 1921.
What is Kotex?
This ancient civilization is believed to have used softened papyrus as menstrual pads.
What is ancient Egypt?