Womens understanding of menstrual health improves with growing awareness and education.
A growing number of women say they now understand their bodies better than previous generations did.
Terms such as 'cycle syncing' and 'going luteal' have become part of everyday vocabulary for many young women.
From periods and hormones to PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) and fertility, a growing number say they now understand their bodies better than previous generations did.
But while campaigners welcome greater awareness, questions remain about misinformation and health anxiety.
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We spoke to women, parents and experts about the changing conversation around menstrual health.
'People don't expect disabled people to have sex,' said Iqra Wasim from Fishponds in Bristol, who has struggled with PMOS symptoms since the age of 11.
PMOS affects about one in eight women. It is a major cause of female infertility and symptoms can include irregular periods, excessive hair growth and weight gain.
Wasim, who learned more about it through asking doctors questions and social media, said she now educates her mum, who also has PMOS, on ways to manage symptoms.
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