Menstruation

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• Premenstrual Syndrome

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives. NIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers, each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems.

The primary NIH organization for research on Menstruation is the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) conducts and supports research on fetal, infant and child development; maternal, child and family health; reproductive biology and population issues; and medical rehabilitation. You can find resources about Menstruation and Menstrual Problems or information on this fact sheet.

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Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health (OWH) promotes public health research, evidence-based programs, policies, and strategies to improve the health and well-being of women and girls. Discover resources such as the Menstrual Cycle fact sheet or learn more on their website about the menstrual cycle.

National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is an annual observance that begins on Mother’s Day and encourages women and girls to prioritize their health. Each year, FDA Office of Women’s Health (OWH) chooses a theme to inspire women to learn more about their health and take action to live their healthiest lives. This year, National Women's Health Week is May 11-17, 2025. Find resources to support National Women's Health Week from Office of Women's Health, download and share infographics and resources to help raise awareness and educate. You can also find resources from the FDA, CDC, and the Office of Women's Health Research to support Women's Health.

May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Day. Learn more about Menstrual Hygiene. 

Period Poverty: A Story from Region 6 (NNLM Discovery Podcast)

Celebrating Moon Times: Flipping the Script on Period Poverty and Standard Puberty Education (NNLM Region 3: HEALTHBYTES Webinar Recording, February 2023)

Know Your Flow: A Menstrual Health Collaboration (NNLM Region 6 Webinar Recording, May 2024)

All About Periods (for Teens) (Nemours KidsHealth)