Gather with Natalie and Courtney as they explore menstruation from menarche to menopause. Part two continues the conversation on menstruation beyond menarche. In this episode we explore what constitutes a typical menstrual cycle, menstrual irregularities and disorders, health impacts of menstruation, as well as the physical and financial costs of being a person who menstruates.

Links:

Menstrual Cycle: https://www.unfpa.org/menstruationfaq

Menstruation Cost: https://community.thefemalelead.com/p/gladiator-fire-montell-douglas-being?r=2hmzvx&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=PAAaaGqGEZ3xwqHgBkn_NL88E4Ggdr6-4xIULkRKJwYbMEVTIflPnv0IFMr6c_aem_ATVqnfx1NscCeHJJfQcc-ZliaiZGwunnmkFMbMywbDB90pElPxxTrI5tr6Y9XVsQ2zQ

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6597634/

The Pink Tax: https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/pink-tax-how-women-pay-more/

Period Equality: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/period-equity-what-is-it-why-does-it-matter-202106012473

Gather with Natalie and Courtney as they explore menstruation from menarche to menopause. Part one is a deep dive into menarche AKA the first period, the historical and global context of menarche, the pivotal role it plays in young people’s lives, and the power of sharing our stories in the movement to de-stigmatize the health experiences of people who menstruate.

**Content Warning: between 31:45-34:35 this episode discusses content that may be disturbing to some listeners including social isolation and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised**

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered health advice. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work.

Links:

Menarche Links:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/menarche

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470216/

https://www.unfpa.org/menstruationfaq

Period Poverty:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10014781/#:~:text=Around%201.8%20billion%20people%20menstruate,26%25%20of%20the%20global%20 population

Period Product Testing: https://wahawkinsider.com/6995/news/menstrual-products-testing-with-real-blood-for-the-first-time/#:~:text=A%202023%20study%20showed%20that,for%20the%20first%20time%20ever

Ending Period Poverty with Jacinda Arden: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/world/asia/new-zealand-period-schools.html#:~:text=AUCKLAND%2C%20New%20Zealand%20%E2%80%94%20Prime%20Minister,could%20negatively%20affect%20education%2C%20health

How Much A Woman's Period Will Cost Her Over A Lifetime: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/period-cost-lifetime_n_7258780

Pub med Statistics on Menstration: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10014781/#:~:text=Around%201.8%20billion%20people%20menstruate,26%25%20of%20the%20global%20population

A history of Menstration: https://getruth.ca/blogs/ruth-blog/periods-through-history-a-menstrual-timeline#:~:text=In%20the%20ancient%20civilizations%20of,treated%20with%20respect%20by%20society

Menstruation-related disorders: https://www.unfpa.org/menstruationfaq#Symptoms%20of%20disorders%20for%20menstruation

Join Gather Podcast with Natalie and Courtney as they navigate women’s unique health experiences and explore healthcare, advocacy, and inclusivity.

In episode one, we explore our friendship and the personal experiences that ultimately led to the creation of Gather.

**Content warning: this episode contains discussions of sex, childbirth, and medical trauma. Listener discretion is advised**

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered health advice. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work.