Girls in the U.S. are getting their period earlier. Here's what ... - NPR
Jun 2, 2024 · Girls in the U.S. are getting their first period earlier than in decades past. Researchers say there are multiple factors causing early puberty, including obesity and environmental pollutants.
Girls Are Starting Their Periods Earlier. Here’s Why That Matters ...
May 30, 2024 · A new study, published Wednesday, found that girls are starting their menstrual cycles earlier now than in previous decades. The trend is more pronounced for girls from minority groups and...
Kids are starting menstruation earlier, study shows. Here is what …
May 30, 2024 · CNN — Younger generations are getting their first periods earlier, and the length of time it takes to become regular is changing — which could point to later health problems, according to a new...
Why are girls hitting puberty early? : Shots - Health News - NPR
May 31, 2024 · Girls in the U.S. are getting their first menstrual period about 6 months earlier on average than they did in the 1950s and ‘60s. And more girls are beginning menstruation before the age of 9,...
Breaking The Menstruation Taboo : Fresh Air : NPR
Dec 6, 2023 · The film looks at the origins of the cultural stigma around periods. We also talk about period poverty, taxation on menstrual products, and reframing how we think about menopause.
Period Poverty – why millions of girls and women cannot afford …
May 24, 2024 · Menstruation – or period – is a natural and healthy process, yet millions of women and girls cannot afford menstrual products or access to safe water and sanitation to manage their menstrual health and hygiene. This interrupts their lives, rights, and freedoms.
Global report reveals major gaps in menstrual health and hygiene …
May 28, 2024 · The emerging data measures global progress against several indicators which shed light on how many adolescent schoolgirls are not yet able to meet their menstrual needs across the world, and the efforts required until we are able to create a period-friendly world for all.
How Young People Are Making Period Products More Sustainable …
Jan 20, 2022 · Reusable products represent only a fraction of menstruation supplies purchased in the United States — Americans spend $1.8 billion on pads and $1 billion on tampons yearly, which dwarfs sales of...
Apple Women’s Health Study: menstrual cycles, health | News
Going forward, researchers plan to examine how seasonality affects the menstrual cycle, how polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may impact heart health, and the link between menstruation and migraines.
Periods arriving earlier for younger generations | News | Harvard …
May 29, 2024 · Boston, MA—The average age at menarche—the first menstrual period—has been decreasing among younger generations in the U.S., especially those belonging to racial minorities and lower socioeconomic statuses, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.