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.

Sciatic pain that worsens during your period may not be a back issue. Catamenial sciatica is a rare form of endometriosis that affects the sciatic nerve, causing burning or electric pain down the leg that follows the menstrual cycle. Often misdiagnosed, this condition highlights how endometriosis can impact the nervous system far beyond the pelvis.

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.