The What Ayesha mentioned about restrictions on certain food consumption is also true in Iran! Some believe that eating fish, for example, can increase menstrual pain because it has a "cold" property. Similarly, there are misconceptions about bathing during menstruation in Iran. It seems like there's an underlying problem that needs to be diagnosed first to tackle such misinformation affecting women's health.
It's true. There are myriad taboos attached to menstrual cycle and reproductive health in our society. Giving a bird eye view, an unmarried girl is restricted to visit gynecologist because of the taboo that only married or pregnant women can only need such doctor. I suffered from menstrual pain throughout my life. Talking about the literacy level of doctors, my mother took me to various gynecologists, despite of, proper treatment they used to say it happens to every girl.
Marqeel, thank you so much for sharing your own personal story. I feel truly sorry that you have to go through painful periods and experienced ignorance from doctors. It is true that menstrual pain is often neglected and overlooked as if it was normal. Menstrual pain can sometimes be so severe that it HAS to be treated with medicine. There is endometriosis. There is a heavy menstrual bleeding syndrome. There is so much we need to learn about menstruation, still. I'm in the process of writing an article about how menstruation is stigmatized and invisibilized and what activists worldwide are doing to break the stigma and achieve a dignified menstruation for YES! Magazine.
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The What Ayesha mentioned about restrictions on certain food consumption is also true in Iran! Some believe that eating fish, for example, can increase menstrual pain because it has a "cold" property. Similarly, there are misconceptions about bathing during menstruation in Iran. It seems like there's an underlying problem that needs to be diagnosed first to tackle such misinformation affecting women's health.
Thank you for sharing your insight from Iran, Nasim. Harmful menstruation taboos are universal and need to be challenged.
We share the synergies with her. Happy to meet her through you Veronika.
I am pleased that you support Ayesha's work. Happy to get to know you, too!
It's true. There are myriad taboos attached to menstrual cycle and reproductive health in our society. Giving a bird eye view, an unmarried girl is restricted to visit gynecologist because of the taboo that only married or pregnant women can only need such doctor. I suffered from menstrual pain throughout my life. Talking about the literacy level of doctors, my mother took me to various gynecologists, despite of, proper treatment they used to say it happens to every girl.
Marqeel, thank you so much for sharing your own personal story. I feel truly sorry that you have to go through painful periods and experienced ignorance from doctors. It is true that menstrual pain is often neglected and overlooked as if it was normal. Menstrual pain can sometimes be so severe that it HAS to be treated with medicine. There is endometriosis. There is a heavy menstrual bleeding syndrome. There is so much we need to learn about menstruation, still. I'm in the process of writing an article about how menstruation is stigmatized and invisibilized and what activists worldwide are doing to break the stigma and achieve a dignified menstruation for YES! Magazine.