University of Liverpool

Academic Institute

Kate Fleming - Chief Investigator - University of LiverpoolJaime Bolzern - Corresponding Applicant - University of LiverpoolAnna Head - Collaborator - University of LiverpoolPieta Schofield - Collaborator - University of Liverpool

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Many women and girls suffer from problems connected to menstruation. Such problems include physical symptoms such as heavy blood loss and pain, but also problems with mood and mental health. Some may find it difficult to function as usual in their home, social and work/educational environments. While in some women and girls menstrual problems may be mild, for others they can be debilitating. In some cases, there is a clear underlying explanation for the problem such as a bleeding disorder, endometriosis or cancer. In many cases, no clear cause for such menstrual disorders is discovered.

This descriptive epidemiology study will aim to describe trends in the prevalence of menstrual disorders (dysmenorrhoea and heavy menstrual bleeding) in women and girls aged 10-60 in the past decade (2011-2020) in England.

24/05/2021

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