period poverty

  1. Millions in Nigeria Face Menstrual Health Crisis as Sanitary Pad Prices Soar

    Nigeria Millions in Nigeria Face Menstrual Health Crisis as Sanitary Pad Prices Soar

    In Nigeria, millions of women and girls face the dire consequences of period poverty, with the soaring prices of sanitary pads exacerbating the situation. According to former Minister of Women’s Affairs, Pauline Tallen, over 37 million Nigerian females grapple with the challenge of accessing...
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    General Health What period symptoms are normal – and what aren’t? – rsvp

    Every woman’s period is different, with some bleeding just for two days, others for a week. You could suffer from cramps so bad you have to call in sick to work, or barely notice a twinge. You might have a heavy flow, or be lucky enough to have a light … Read more via rsvp...
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    General Health Nigeria: Period Poverty – How Menstruation Makes Nigerian Girls Miss School – allAfrica.com

    Health experts and advocates have named "period poverty" as the main reason that young girls routinely stay away from school, especially in developing countries. Period poverty is when a girl cannot afford menstrual products during menstruation, which is approximately four days every four...
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