{"paper_id":"573365e2-9440-47c0-a1d4-13e634161c29","body_text":"Myths about menstruation are pervasive and it is time to shatter them. We asked six scientists for their perspective on menstrual myths, including beliefs about food, mood, blood and pain. They highlight gaps between misconceptions, traditions and scientific understanding, and the hurt caused by our collective ignorance and persistent social norms.\nThis is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution\nAccess options\nAccess Nature and 54 other Nature Portfolio journals\nGet Nature+, our best-value online-access subscription\n27,99 € / 30 days\ncancel any time\nSubscribe to this journal\nReceive 12 digital issues and online access to articles\n111,21 € per year\nonly 9,27 € per issue\nBuy this article\n- Purchase on SpringerLink\n- Instant access to the full article PDF.\n39,95 €\nPrices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout\nReferences\nSommer, M. 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