Talking to Teens

Menstrual education is key to breaking stigma, improving health literacy, and empowering young people to understand their bodies with confidence. By providing accurate information and encouraging open conversations, we can reduce shame, challenge myths, and help individuals recognize when to seek care — building a healthier, more informed future for all.

The menstrual cycle is more than a period — it’s a monthly rhythm guided by hormones that affect energy, mood, pain, and inflammation. This guide explains the four cycle phases and key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH to help better understand your body.

Our Daughters Matter: Talking to Teens About Period Pain For too long, young girls have been told that painful periods are “normal.” The truth is — severe pain is not. Our Our Daughters Matter campaign empowers parents, teachers, and teens to talk openly about period pain and recognize the early signs of Endometriosis. Because when we listen, we can help our daughters get care sooner, feel understood, and know their pain matters