Black women’s menstrual and reproductive health: a critical call for action in the UK

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Abstract

Inadequate menstrual health education in the UK contributes to delayed and poor treatment for menstrual related disorders, such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids, many of which severely impact quality of life. 1 Systemic racism and unconscious bias in healthcare 2 3 compound barriers to Black women receiving the menstrual healthcare they need.Guided by preliminary results of the ongoing Black Women's Reproductive Health (BWRH) project, 4 we offer key recommendations to support Black women's menstrual and reproductive health.

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endometriosis

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Menstruation Menstruation Menstruation Menstruation Menstruation Menstruation Menstruation Reproductive Health Reproductive Health Reproductive Health Reproductive Health Reproductive Health Reproductive Health Reproductive Health Female Female Female Female Female Female

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