- Perhaps this typifies the stigma and taboo many women still feel about discussing some aspects of female health
- A large study across all US states in >13,000 people assessed menstrual experiences, symptoms and attitudes2
- 68% of all respondents agree there is a stigma around menstruation in society today2
- 60% agree that menstruation is embarrassing to talk about2
- 40% said they do not feel they have had adequate education around menstruation2
- This study also showed that many women suffer with heavy menstrual bleeding and pain – typical symptoms of uterine fibroids2*
- 83% of women experienced heavy menstrual bleeding2
- But only 37% consulted their healthcare professional2 – 96% experienced pain2
- But only 46% consulted their healthcare professional2
Could these feelings of stigma and taboo mean that women are less likely to talk to their HCP about symptoms that could potentially be uterine fibroids?
