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Menstruation significantly and negatively impacts the physical, emotional, and social quality of life of adolescent girls, highlighting a critical need for improved, inclusive menstrual education and school-based support systems. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the effects of menstruation on adolescent girls' wellbeing and suggest improvements for menstrual health education.

March 28, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Menstrual experiences of adolescent girls in schools: recommendations for menstrual health education in England

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ABAlice BrooksUniversity College London JMJacqueline A. MaybinMRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine JHJoyce HarperLondon Women's Clinic

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Qualitative study explores menstrual impact on wellbeing in adolescent girls, suggesting educational improvements for all genders.

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To explore the effects of menstruation on adolescent girls' wellbeing and suggest improvements for menstrual health education.
Conducted eight focus groups with year 10 girls across four schools in England.
Asked participants about their attitudes toward menstruation, its impact on wellbeing, and needed support.
Collected qualitative data on experiences related to physical, social, and emotional aspects of menstrual health.
Most participants reported negative attitudes towards menstruation affecting their quality of life.
Girls indicated significant impacts on friendships, schoolwork, and social activities due to menstruation.
A strong demand for improved menstrual education and support systems, including access to period products and emotional support.

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Brooks et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c76fff8bbfbc51511e04c2 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24681-1

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