Menstruation, menstrual protection and menstrual cycle problems: The knowledge, attitudes and practices of young Australian women

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Abstract
The results of a survey of 1377 young Australian women aged 14-19 yr, conducted to determine their attitudes, state of knowledge and practices with regard to menstruation, are presented. The young women, as a group, lacked sufficient information about menstruation, about the time of ovulation, about menstrual discharge, and about the use of tampons. A high proportion (80%) considered menstruation to be inconvenient or embarrassing. Certain measures aimed at remedial action are suggested.