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Exercise induced amenorrhoea occurs in 5-25% of athletes and 1.8% of the general population. The incidence is higher in marathon runners and is more frequent in women who weigh less and were slightly younger. [2] Exercise amenorrhoea has also been reported in ballet dancers, cyclists, swimmers and those involved in non-weight bearing sports. [1]
The stigma can result in a lack of support for women and the propagation of harmful and misogynistic stereotypes. [6] Period shaming can make women feel insecure about the menstrual process and thus less likely to carry period products on hand, as well as less likely to have conversations on menstrual health with friends and family members. [7]
Religious taboos and social stigma concerning menstruation contribute to a lack of access to school for girls in Ghana. In rural areas of the country 95% of girls have reported missing school during their periods. The World Bank estimates that 11.5 million women in Ghana do not have access to adequate hygiene and sanitation. [64]
The issue is now in the hands of Florida’s high school athletic board.
Rep. Stan McClain's (R) admitted that his bill would limit girls from talking about their periods, although he clarified that was not the intent. Florida Republican's Bill Would Ban Young Girls ...
Researchers looked at health data which over 71,000 women born between 1950 and 2005 self-reported on their iPhones and Apple watches. Girls are getting their periods earlier and regularity is ...
The MeToo movement is a social movement that focuses on the sexual abuse, harassment, and discrimination that women have experienced and which allows them to address the public about it. Olympic gold medal gymnast Aly Raisman has been to universities and conferences to talk about her personal experiences with sexual abuse and discrimination ...
The House passed the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," which could change Title IX protections and ensure only people assigned female at birth participate in women and girls athletics ...