Menstruation

Some people who menstruate are interested in making the switch to menstrual cups or discs, but say they don't know enough about reusable period products to confidently do so.

Sarah Maculans independently navigates life with her white cane and guide dog Syd, but when it comes to buying sanitary products, she's forced to rely on others for help. Advocates say there are simple steps that companies can take to make products more accessible for people who are blind and vision impaired.

Heavy menstrual bleeding affects one in four women but despite the pain and disruption it causes, only half seek medical help. Doctors are trying to change that.

Most people have heard of premenstrual syndrome or PMS, but not many have heard of the much more severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder — which can make sufferers extremely unwell and struggle to function.

Female athletes are more likely to use some form of hormonal contraceptives, but they don't know much about them or the menstrual cycle and it is affecting their performance and health. 

ABC Sport’s special series on female athlete health explores conversations around periods in sport.

Managing menstruation in public can be challenging at the best of times, but imagine being eight years old and having to deal with your period at school. Here's how teachers can make it easier.

How heavy is too heavy? Should it be this painful? Many of us are in the dark about what's typical and what isn't when it comes to menstruation.

Organic tampons are marketed as "safer" than regular brands because they are made from 100 per cent cotton, but experts say that doesn't mean they are free from chemicals.

Along with other cost-of-living pressures, the price of period products at major supermarkets has been steadily increasing.

Working out how much blood you're losing and getting a sense of when it's outside the normal range can be difficult. But recent research on the capacity of different period products could help, write Phoebe Holdensen Kimura and Bianca Cannon.

There may be times during their menstrual cycle when women with ADHD find it harder to plan, organise and focus their attention. And they may find their ADHD medication doesn't seem to work as well. Here are some insights into why.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects one in eight women. Here's what you need to know.

The goal is to help Canberra women facing period poverty, and work to remove the stigma that still surrounds menstruation.

Katja Dedekind had her first period at nine years old and has struggled with chronic pain ever since, due to endometriosis. She doesn't want others suffering in silence like she did.

These women had never heard of Asherman's syndrome before they were diagnosed with it. They're calling for greater awareness of the rare condition that can affect fertility.

Ironwoman Carla Papac thought losing her period was a good thing as an elite athlete – but found a lack of understanding around women's health could lead to damaging consequences.

Maxine collects donated period products for people in need at the small business she operates in regional Victoria. But there are concerns about meeting demand amid cost-of-living pressures.

Fitness trackers are now offering "coaching" recommendations based on the menstrual cycle. But experts are divided on whether the scientific evidence is sufficient to do so.

Assistant Minister for Health Ged Kearney will chair the new National Women's Health Council, which will address the range of poorer health outcomes women experience comparative to men.

A council in Sydney is rolling out vending machines for free period products at public venues and is calling on other local government areas to follow suit.  

A number of countries have introduced policies to address the specific health needs of people who menstruate, but what are those policies, do they actually work and what is being proposed in Australia? 

Every month, millions of women and girls around the world are gripped by period pain, with some left in excruciating agony. An Australian study aims to find out why.

While Catherine Harvie was in Uganda she gave away all her menstrual pads to women who were desperate for them. Now back in Australia, she sews reusable ones and sends them overseas to those in need.

In a live TV interview, golfer Lydia Ko said she had physical therapy during the tournament because her period makes her back tight and twisted.