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Women's Wellbeing in Menstruation - Coggle Diagram
Women's Wellbeing in Menstruation
Sustainability
Eco-friendly Menstrual Products
Hemp menstrual pads
Menstrual cups
Reusable pads
Environmental Impact
Over 45 billion tampons and pads are used each year globally, contributing to significant landfill waste and plastic pollution.
Disposable menstrual products can take 500-800 years to decompose.
Waste Reduction
Using reusable pads and menstrual cups instead of single-use products.
A menstrual cup can last for 5-10 years, significantly reducing waste compared to disposable products.
Physical Wellbeing
Menstrual Cycle
The natural process through which the body prepares for pregnancy, typically lasts 28 days.
Key Phases: Menstrual phase, follicular phase, ovulation phase, luteal phase.
Symptoms of Menstruation
Pain (Dysmenorrhea): Cramps, back pain, headaches.
Up to 90% of women report experiencing menstrual pain (Source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists).
Heavy Bleeding (Menorrhagia)
Hormonal Fluctuations
Estrogen
Progesterone
Influence mood, skin, and energy levels.
Acne flare-ups during the luteal phase.
Mental Wellbeing
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
A set of physical and emotional symptoms occurring before menstruation.
75% of women experience mild to moderate PMS.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
A severe form of PMS, causing extreme mood disturbances.
Affects 3-8% of women of reproductive age.
Mood Swings
Cultural & Social Perspectives
Taboo Around Menstruation
In many cultures, menstruation is a source of stigma.
A 2017 study found that 71% of girls in sub-Saharan Africa lack sufficient knowledge about menstruation before their first period.
In some societies, menstruating women are excluded from social activities.
In countries like India, menstruating women are often excluded from religious or social activities, as seen in the case of the Sabarimala temple where women of menstruating age were traditionally not allowed to enter, sparking debates around menstrual rights.
Menstrual Education
In some countries, only 48% of girls in rural areas are aware of menstruation before it occurs, leading to fear and confusion when they first menstruate
One in five girls in developing countries miss school due to lack of access to menstrual products or the stigma surrounding menstruation.
Workplace Impact
Absenteeism
A study in the UK found that 1 in 10 women take sick leave from work due to period pain and menstrual discomfort.
Menstrual Leave
In Japan, 30% of women have reported using menstrual leave in some workplaces, while countries like South Korea and Indonesia have implemented menstrual leave policies to help women manage menstrual-related health issues.