Menstrual Madness

Know Your Rights

400

Americans are eligible for government assistance programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) if they meet financial requirements.

In how many US states do SNAP or WIC cover menstrual hygiene products?

a) 0-5 

b)  5-10

c) 10-15

d) 15-20

e) 20+ 

a) 0 states! SNAP and WIC do not cover menstrual hygiene. 

However, the 2020 CARES act permits menstrual hygiene products to be purchased with a health savings account (HSA) or flexible savings account (FSA)

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https://mostpolicyinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Menstrual_Hygiene_Products_V2.pdf

True or False?

100

Someone on their period can pee while using a tampon

True 

200

Someone can get pregnant while on their period. 

True 

300

Cramps are normal

False

Preventative

100

What is the name of the procedure that involves collecting cells from the cervix for testing, typically for cervical cancer?

A Pap smear or Pap test. It is recommended to receive your first Pap test at age 21.

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/pap-smear/about/pac-20394841

Periods

500

Name the four phases of the menstrual cycle. You can get 100 points for each correct stage or 500 points for naming all 4.

1. Menstruation

2. Follicular phase 

3. Ovulation

4. Luteal phase 

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https://www.morelandobgyn.com/blog/4-phases-of-the-menstrual-cycle

Higher or lower?

100

Is the average age of a first period higher or lower than 10 years old?

Higher. The average age of a first period is 12.4 years old. 

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470216/#:~:text=Menarche%20typically%20occurs%20between%20the,thought%20to%20play%20a%20role.

200

Is the average number of tampons used per cycle higher or lower than 12 tampons?

Higher. The average number of tampons used per cycle is 20 (between 3-6 per day)

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https://ballardbrief.byu.edu/issue-briefs/period-poverty-in-the-united-states

400

On average, does someone who menstruates spend higher or lower than $5,000 on period products during their lifetime? 

Higher. "In the 40 years on average that a person menstruates, they will spend $13.25 a month and $6,000.00 total in those years on menstrual products before tax." 

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https://ballardbrief.byu.edu/issue-briefs/period-poverty-in-the-united-states