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This study examines how endometriosis in young people is perceived among different groups, including families, peers, and social communities. ResourcesReadEndometriosis and Birth Control Pills This article explores how hormonal birth control pills may help manage symptoms of endometriosis, but may also include side effects. This article explores how hormonal birth control pills may help manage symptoms of endometriosis, but may also include side effects. ResourcesLookA Brief History of Periods/Vagina Museum Period Exhibition Print Illustrator Hazel Mead created A Brief History of Periods to teach about menstruation throughout history. Illustrator Hazel Mead created A Brief History of Periods to teach about menstruation throughout history. ResourcesReadPhendo: App for Those with Endometriosis This app, offered in partnership with Columbia University, allows anyone who has periods to participate in a study on tracking, managing, and understanding endometriosis. This app, offered in partnership with Columbia University, allows anyone who has periods to participate in a study on tracking, managing, and understanding endometriosis. ResourcesReadMenstruation in Girls and Adolescence: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign This publication by ACOG encourages us to consider menstruation as a vital sign related to overall health, like blood pressure or pulse. This publication by ACOG encourages us to consider menstruation as a vital sign related to overall health, like blood pressure or pulse. ResourcesLookBeauty in Blood: An Art Exhibit Created with Menstrual Blood Visual artist Jen Lewis creates works of art using blood collected in her menstrual cup during her period, as seen in these beautiful and striking images. Visual artist Jen Lewis creates works of art using blood collected in her menstrual cup during her period, as seen in these beautiful and striking images. ResourcesReadPoet Rupi Kaur Discussing The Stigma Around Menstruation Poet Rupi Kaur talks about her viral photos of menstrual blood, combating stigma, and some of the positives and negatives that come with increased visibility. Poet Rupi Kaur talks about her viral photos of menstrual blood, combating stigma, and some of the positives and negatives that come with increased visibility. ResourcesReadDelaying Your Period with Birth Control Find options for delaying period bleeding by using hormonal contraception. Find options for delaying period bleeding by using hormonal contraception. ResourcesWatchTED Talk: Free the Tampons by Nancy Kramer This video discusses the need for free period products in public restrooms. This video discusses the need for free period products in public restrooms. ResourcesReadWomen's Accounts of Sex During Menstruation This study includes qualitative interviews with forty women to better understand women’s experiences of sex during menstruation. This study includes qualitative interviews with forty women to better understand women’s experiences of sex during menstruation. ResourcesReadAddressing Endometriosis in Black Women Why don't Black patients' reports of the pain of endometriosis get taken seriously? Why don't Black patients' reports of the pain of endometriosis get taken seriously? ResourcesReadSatirical Piece: If Men Could Menstruate “If Men Could Menstruate” is a tongue-in-cheek piece written by Gloria Steinem in 1978. “If Men Could Menstruate” is a tongue-in-cheek piece written by Gloria Steinem in 1978. 4 5 6 7 8 9
