The Biological Reality

A Photoessay project that captures diverse menstrual experiences. Shortlisted at GoodPitch Deccan

[M. Sivakami @Sivakami_Mu]

📢📢📢 Are you passionate about gender and health? Your focus is #SouthAsia? Check out our #CallforContributions! Invited #SpringerHandbook of #SexGenderandHealth: Perspectives from #SouthAsia.

[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

Here are some of our book recommendations for this #MenopauseAwarenessMonth

First up, we have MBoldened edited by Carolin Harris

Next, it’s Perimenopause Power: Navigating Your Hormones on the Journey to Menopause by @MaisieHill_

#BeyondBloodRecommends

[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

“PMDD ? You mean PMS ?”

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#redflag #redflagmeme #redflagchallenge

[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

What are the types of Menopause?

Natural Menopause is defined as the permanent cessation of menstruation due to the natural loss of ovarian follicular function. It marks the end of the reproductive lifespan. It is accompanied by changes in the neuroendocrine and immunology.
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[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

@blkmenobeyond @BeckyQuicke @Menopause_Cafe @mymenopausedr @SurMenoNYTM @menopausalmave @MenoCollect @menomatters @MenoScandal @MenoDirectory @menopause_me @IntlMenopause

[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

October is Menopause Awareness Month ! We would like to highlight some great accounts that raise awareness and advocate for better Menopause care.

Please tag any accounts that we have missed!

#MenopauseAwarenessMonth #Menopause
#menopauserevolution

[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

What do we know about PCOS and Binge Eating?

Testosterone is often seen as the main hormone of interest in PCOS.However insulin is also a key player. In some ways insulin is most significant to PCOS than is testosterone.

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[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

PCOS and Anxiety

Anxiety is usually seen as less important than depression in PCOS but the secondary status of anxiety is misplaced.

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[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

We are discussing “Let’s talk PCOS and Mental Health!” at The Menstrual Health Cafe for #PCOSAwarenessMonth

Tomorrow, 17 Sep at 7:00 PM IST in @clubhouse. Join us! https://t.co/tO8g4GTNWJ

[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

What do we know about PCOS and Depression?

Researchers often found evidence for greater depression and anxiety in women with PCOS than normative population levels as confirmed by several meta-analyses.

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[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

Prarthana Lumba writes, Growing up having faced stigma & marginalisation due to their menses teachers eventually internalize & become one with patriarchy.This can be understood through Deniz Kandiyoti’s concept of The Patriarchal Bargain

Read it here

https://t.co/qY748xVgfk

[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

What do we know about PCOS & Mental Health ?

PCOS is associated with increased risk of diagnosis of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorder & obsessive compulsive disorder.

Also associated with worse symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD & somatization.

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[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

Prarthana Lumba, Intern for project Menstruation &Workplace writes

“Required to keep up with gender-based expectations & cultural norms, Menstruation in employees is seen as the antithesis of the feminine, sexualized, desired body”

Read the blog here!

https://t.co/38MKTFFlCn

[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

Is PCOD a severe form of PCOS?

Initially known as the Stein Leventhal Syndrome, PCOS was originally named after the two individuals who reported the symptoms that accompany the syndrome. It was then named after one salient feature associated with it - Polycystic Ovaries.

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[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

Manisha Mallik, Intern for the project ‘Menstruation and Workplace,’ writes, “The Indian Textile Industry tries to deny or ignore the biological differences of women's bodies and the natural monthly process associated with it”

Read more here!

https://t.co/DGH4m7Saip

[Anuhya Korrapati,Ph.D?? @PCOS_Researcher]

So honoured to be able to do the work I do on PMDD with @IAPMDglobal and @_beyondblood

I hope the project @TheBiologicalR1 creates the impact my team- @SiriSinchana @radxbone @gee_gurrl and I strive to create.

Thank you @IndDocFdn for helping us dream big!

[IAPMD @IAPMDglobal]

Last week, IAPMD Youth Advisory Board member, @a_trushna delivered her pitch for @TheBiologicalR1, an auto-photography project representing and empowering the biological realities of a range of #MenstrualHealth experiences working to destigmatize menstruation.

@_beyondblood

[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

Do register for the event and RT!

https://t.co/J1IWSuWhhH

[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

On 28th August at 5:00 PM, we are hosting the event ‘Menstrual Products: Advertisements and Alternate Realities’

At this event, Karishma will deconstruct a series of advertisements to understand how they shape & reinforce cultural discourse surrounding menstruating bodies

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[BeyondBlood @_beyondblood]

What do you know about Breast Bud Development pain?

Breast development begins between the ages of 8-13 and are typically fully developed by age 17 or 18.

However, in some cases they can continue to grow in their early 20s.

#learningwithbeyondblood #breasthealth

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