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Oral Contraceptive Use Is Associated With Increased Tenderness to Palpation in the Masticatory System in Female Adolescents—Results of the Epidemiological LIFE Child Study

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, Volume 53, Issue 11, Page 2158-2165, November 2026.
The use of OC has been demonstrated to enhance the likelihood of encountering self‐reported headaches and increased tenderness to palpation within the masticatory system in female adolescents. ABSTRACT Background The utilisation of oral contraceptives (OCs) has been demonstrated to be associated with the self‐reported occurrence of headaches in female ...
Henriette I. U. Stasche, Gina M. Georgi, Antje Körner, Wieland Kiess, Ronald Biemann, Jens C. Türp, Christian Hirsch   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A "Quıet" need ın the dısaster of the century: a qualıtatıve study on menstrual hygıene management

BMC Public Health
Introduction On February 6, 2023, a devastating earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, affected millions of people, forcing many to live in tent cities. Although menstrual hygiene is a basic need, it is often overlooked in disaster settings.
Ayşe Aydın, Meltem Şirin Gok, Bahar Çiftçi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Status, Gaps and Challenges in Menstrual Health in India: A Systematic Review

Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews
This systematic review was conducted to evaluate the current status of menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in India. Inclusion criteria were (1) studies from India, (2) articles published in peer-reviewed journals, (3) any study design ...
Priyanka Joshi, Rakesh Sharma, Geeta Jain, Gunjot Kaur, Prasuna Jelly   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A study of access to menstrual hygiene products among female construction workers

Anusandhaan - Vigyaan Shodh Patrika
Menstrual hygiene is a significant health and social issue among female construction workers. This study aims to assess access and use of menstrual hygiene products among female construction workers. The study found that most female construction workers face a lack of hygiene products during menstruation, leading to physical, mental, and social health ...
Vijay Kumar, K.M. Chaman
openaire   +1 more source

Menstrual Hygiene Management and Reproductive Morbidity among Women Tea Plantation Workers in Wayanad District, Kerala, India

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Background There is a lack of studies focusing on menstrual hygiene management in the workplace, particularly in the informal sector where such facilities are insufficient or even absent.
Puthupparambil S. Alifia, Paul T. Francis, Malathi Mini, Jeby J. Olickal, Kavumpurathu R. Thankappan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Access to menstrual hygiene products through incentivised, community-based, peer-led sexual and reproductive health services before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from the Yathu Yathu trial. [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2022
B H, M G, M P, A S, M S, S F, L M, L S, K S, M S, S F, R H, H A.   +12 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Gazan women’s struggle for menstrual health and dignity during genocide

BMC Women's Health
Background During the Israeli genocide against the Gaza Strip, Gazan women faced significant challenges related to menstrual health, exacerbated by a lack of sanitary products, absence of privacy, and water shortages.
Bilal Hamamra, Fayez Mahamid, Mai Atiya, Dana Bdier   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Menstrual hygiene practices among teens and reproductive age group women: A cross-sectional study

Journal of Education and Health Promotion
BACKGROUND: Menstruation is a natural process marking the onset of reproductive years in women. However, managing menstrual hygiene remains challenging in resource-constrained settings due to limited knowledge, cultural beliefs, and inadequate ...
Sangaraju Sreeja, Kavitha Garikapati, Vijayan Sharmila, Yamini Marimuthu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Women of Reproductive Age in Duhabi, Sunsari

Journal of Nobel Medical College
Background: Menstrual hygiene remains a public health concern in Nepal, particularly in rural areas where cultural restrictions, limited awareness, and inadequate access to menstrual products influence women’s practices.
Aachal Dhital, Amrit Rijal, Arpan Niroula, Nishan Adhikari, Bigyan Adhikari, Sneha Adhikari   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Menstrual waste management practices among female students in Niger delta development commission hostels in educational institutions in Niger delta, Nigeria

BMC Women's Health
Background of the study Menstrual waste management encompasses the practices involved in handling menstrual hygiene products from the onset to the conclusion of menstruation. Despite being a crucial public health issue, menstrual waste management remains
Doris Eseoghene Ikogho, Festus Dafe Onoharigho   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source