A mixed method study of menstrual health in Spain: pain, disorders, and the journey for health

[Introduction] Menstrual-related symptoms and disorders, particularly dysmenorrhea, significantly impact women's well-being. Dysmenorrhea, marked by painful menstrual cramps, affects up to 95% of women, leading to debilitating symptoms that interfere with daily activities and potentially signal...

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Autores: Sánchez López, Sara, Barrington, Dani Jennifer, Poveda Bautista, R., Moll López, Santiago
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/405651
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/405651
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Menstrual health
Dysmenorrhea
Healthcare access
Gender pain gap
Health inequalities
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Sumario:[Introduction] Menstrual-related symptoms and disorders, particularly dysmenorrhea, significantly impact women's well-being. Dysmenorrhea, marked by painful menstrual cramps, affects up to 95% of women, leading to debilitating symptoms that interfere with daily activities and potentially signal underlying gynecological issues. Despite its prevalence, many women experience inadequate medical support and dismissive healthcare responses.