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Menstrual health: a definition for policy, practice, and research
The term “menstrual health” has seen increased use across advocacy, programming, policy, and research, but has lacked a consistent, self-contained definition. As a rapidly growing field of research and practice a comprehensive definition is needed.
Published 2021-04-29
Menstrual cups: Real-world use and acceptability
Menstrual cups offer a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable option for menstruation management. While clinical trials have shown their safety and effectiveness, until now no studies have investigated their performance in real-world use. Our study of 530 young Australian describes the acceptability and functionality of menstrual cups and investigated the role of product knowledge.
Published 13 Dec 2024
Reusable period products
Reusable menstrual products have expanded the choices available for menstrual care and can offer long-term cost and environmental benefits. Yet, in high-income settings, efforts to support period product access focus on disposable products. There is limited research to understand young people’s product use and preferences in Australia.
Published 11 March 2023
MPQ development
The Menstrual Practices Questionnaire (MPQ) is a new tool to support comprehensive and standardised assessment of the activities undertaken in order to collect, contain, and remove menstrual blood from the body in self-report surveys.
Published 15 October 2020
MPNS-36 development
This study describes the development and validation of the Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS-36), which measures the extent to which respondents’ menstrual practices and environments meet their needs
Published 2020
MPNS-SF and MPNS-R Development in Khulna, Bangladesh
Short form (MPNS-SF) and rapid form (MPNS-R) measures were developed in a survey of 313 menstruating girls (mean age=13.51) in Khulna, Bangladesh.
Published Pre-print
Menstruation in high income countries: A qualitative systematic review
New policies in high income countries (HICs) have responded to anecdotal evidence that many struggle to meet their menstrual health needs. Qualitative research has explored lived experiences of menstruating in HICs and can contribute to designing intervention approaches.
Published 21 July 2021
Monitoring Menstrual Health Knowledge
As initiatives to support menstrual health are implemented globally, monitoring progress through a set of comprehensive indicators provides important feedback to direct policies and programs. One proposed core indicator is awareness of menstruation at menarche.
Published 24 March 2022
AMEHC Protocol, Khulna, Bangladesh
Protocol for the Adolescent Menstrual Experiences and Health Cohort (AMEHC) Study in Khulna, Bangladesh: A Prospective cohort to quantify the influence of menstrual health on adolescent girls’ health and education outcomes
Published 10 April 2024