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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Imy Brighty-Potts

‘Millions of women and girls suffer severe pain’ during periods – research finds

Almost half of people who menstruate experience period pain that is ‘severe’ – and 51% feel their symptoms aren’t taken seriously by healthcare professionals, new research has found.

The survey, commissioned by health charity Wellbeing of Women, asked 3,000 women and girls in the UK about their experience. A massive 86% of those surveyed said they have had mental health problems in relation to their period.

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