Period Poverty
This term describes the lack of access to menstrual products and hygiene facilities
What is period poverty?
This is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S.
What is heart disease?
This hormone regulates the menstrual cycle.
What is estrogen?
This is the most common cancer among women worldwide.
What is breast cancer?
In many countries, this tax on menstrual products has been criticized as unfair.
What is “tampon tax”?
This screening test checks for breast cancer starting around age 40-50.
What is a mammogram?
The average age women experience menopause.
What is 51 years old?
Women are encouraged to perform these monthly to check for lumps.
What is self breast exams?
Lack of menstrual products can cause girls to miss this regularly scheduled activity.
What is school?
This condition involves painful urination and is more common in women.
What is a UTI?
Hot flashes are a common symptom of this life.
What is menopause?
This organ releases eggs during ovulation.
What are ovaries
Period poverty disproportionately affects women in this type of community.
What is low income communities?
This autoimmune disease is more common in women and affects joints.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This condition causes tissue similar to the uterine lining to grow outside the uterus.
What is endometriosis?
This procedure screens for cervical cancer.
What is a Pap smear?
The UN estimates that about this percentage of women worldwide lack access to safe menstrual products.
What is 40-50%?
This vaccine helps prevent cervical cancer.
What is the HPV vaccine?
This condition, common after menopause, weakens bones and increases fracture risk.
What is osteoporosis?
The average length of a menstrual cycle is about this many days.
What is 28 days?