Society for Menstrual Cycle Research

Society for Menstrual Cycle Research The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research is a nonprofit, interdisciplinary research organization com

The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1979 by a multidisciplinary group of women who were pioneers in understanding the centrality of menstrual cycle research to women’s health. We are an interdisciplinary group of researchers, health care providers, policy makers, and students who share an interest in women’s lives and health needs as they are related

to the menstrual cycle. We sponsor a biennial conference, a newsletter, the journal Women’s Reproductive Health, and the blog Re:Cycling. Our mission is to be the source of guidance, expertise, and ethical considerations for researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funding resources interested in the menstrual cycle. We offer a network of communication and support that spans discipline, professional responsibilities, and geography to provide woman-centered perspectives on menstrual experiences. Membership is open to individuals who have an interest in research on the menstrual cycle or related issues, and who support the purposes of the Society:

-to identify research priorities, to recommend research strategies, and to promote interdisciplinary woman-centered research on the menstrual cycle.
-to provide a formal communication network to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue about menstrual cycle events in the context of women’s health over the life span.
-to examine the practical, ethical and policy issues surrounding menstrual cycle research.
-to generate and exchange information and to promote public discussion of issues related to the menstrual cycle.
-to influence public policy for the enhancement of women’s health.

This quasi-experimental study investigated the effect of a structured childbirth education program on fear of childbirth...
04/17/2026

This quasi-experimental study investigated the effect of a structured childbirth education program on fear of childbirth and childbirth self-efficacy among 160 Jordanian pregnant women. Split into two groups, this study found that the group who received structured childbirth education had significantly lower fear of childbirth scores and higher self-efficacy compared to the group that received routine care. Findings suggest that structured childbirth education programs can effectively lower fear of childbirth and raise childbirth self-efficacy.

✍️ Eqbal Mohammad Alfarajat, Areej Othman, Mohammad Saleh, Doa’a Dwairej, Sahar Al-Shuqerat, Asma Basha & Inaam Khalaf.

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https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2637766
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

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This qualitative analysis of 305 surveys and 20 interviews in Australia examined how culturally and linguistically diver...
04/14/2026

This qualitative analysis of 305 surveys and 20 interviews in Australia examined how culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) migrant women construct and experience the premenstrual body. Reflexive thematic analysis revealed dual surveillance, where cultural scripts intersected with Western ideals, while migration provided opportunities to challenge these negative discourses. Findings show a need to support CALD women’s wellbeing through culturally responsive healthcare and education.

✍️ Samantha Ryan & Alexandra Hawkey

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https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2636626
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

This study examined how gestational age and perceived social and healthcare support relate to psychological symptoms fol...
04/13/2026

This study examined how gestational age and perceived social and healthcare support relate to psychological symptoms following perinatal loss in a sample of 149 participants recruited via Amazon Mechanical Turk. Results showed that greater gestational age and less perceived support were associated with several psychological difficulties following perinatal loss, with social support having a buffering effect among those who experienced miscarriage. Findings underscore the importance of psychological screening and strengthening support systems for individuals after perinatal loss.

✍️ Jessica P. Abdalla, Alex M. Gillham, and Nicki L. Aubuchon-Endsley

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2634336
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

This article presents the epistemology of feminist situated knowledge as a transformative framework for endometriosis, m...
04/10/2026

This article presents the epistemology of feminist situated knowledge as a transformative framework for endometriosis, marking the first stage of a longer-term project. In sketching a preliminary map of conceptual and practical problems currently structuring the field, this study highlights avenues for development to make endometriosis more livable.

✍️ Laurence Dufour-Villeneuve

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2636619
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

This cross-sectional study examined women’s breastfeeding experiences during pregnancy and their views on tandem breastf...
04/10/2026

This cross-sectional study examined women’s breastfeeding experiences during pregnancy and their views on tandem breastfeeding in Türkiye. Over half of participants (53.4%) breastfed during pregnancy, while 25.7% planned to tandem breastfeed. Results show that breastfeeding during pregnancy was influenced by access to information and beliefs about potential harm, while tandem breastfeeding was affected by employment status.

✍️ Yasemin Sökmen

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2634333
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

This study used photo-elicitation interviews to explore how exclusively pumping mothers frame their experiences and inte...
04/08/2026

This study used photo-elicitation interviews to explore how exclusively pumping mothers frame their experiences and interpret their feeding practices. Findings revealed a mix of pride in providing breast milk and frustration with not nursing ‘naturally’, alongside significant emotional, financial, and practical burdens. Despite these challenges, mothers framed exclusive pumping as a responsible and morally valued choice, highlighting the need to broaden definitions of breastfeeding and better recognise the labor of feeding.

✍️ Jessica M. Rick

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2634343
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

This qualitative study used in-depth interviews and observations with four female adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP), ...
04/08/2026

This qualitative study used in-depth interviews and observations with four female adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP), two mothers, and physiotherapists at two clinics in South Jakarta to examine menstrual management practices. Findings show gaps in accessible toilet facilities, limited information, and insufficient physiotherapy support, all of which hinder independence. The study highlights the need for improved infrastructure, education, and targeted physiotherapy interventions to enhance menstrual hygiene and autonomy for adolescents with CP.

✍️ Nur Khotimah Elfiyani, Wa Ode Rantika, Nuraini Fikri, and Dyas Nurvitasari Puspita

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2621877
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

This study used group discussions with patients undergoing fertility care to explore the burden of treatment, highlighti...
04/01/2026

This study used group discussions with patients undergoing fertility care to explore the burden of treatment, highlighting significant time, financial, emotional, mental, and career-related challenges. Findings suggest that the burden of treatment framework – usually employed for chronic health conditions – is applicable to fertility care and can help inform patient-centered solutions.

✍️ Danielle A. Aase, Karen N. DSouza, Minerva Orellana, Lauren Kendall Rauchfuss, Michelle McGowan, Chandra C. Shenoy, and Alessandra J. Ainsworth.

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2634334
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

This qualitative study uses an interpretive hermeneutic approach, interviewing 10 women in Iran who experienced unintend...
03/31/2026

This qualitative study uses an interpretive hermeneutic approach, interviewing 10 women in Iran who experienced unintended pregnancy, with data analysed through Diekelmann’s seven-step method. Findings identified that while unintended pregnancy initially caused emotional and social challenges, supportive relationships helped foster resilience, stronger connections, and personal agency.

✍️ Fatemeh Golnar Bajegani, Fahimeh Dehghani, & Hassan Zareei Mahmoodabadi

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2627363
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

The impact and influence of physician characteristics on the physician-patient relationship and trust among emerging adu...
03/30/2026

The impact and influence of physician characteristics on the physician-patient relationship and trust among emerging adults with menstrual pain remains unknown. Seeking to address this gap in research, this recent study uses vignettes and open-ended questions to explore what drives trust in physicians. Greater trust in physicians was predicted by female s*x assigned at birth, gynaecological specialty, 2SLGBTQIA + identity, and effective communication.

✍️ Alexandra R. Brilz, Cayley Mackie, Khushi Vyas & Michelle M. Gagnon

Read more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2026.2627348
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

Analysing data from 859 married women of reproductive age in Mali, this study found that both the presence and quality o...
03/29/2026

Analysing data from 859 married women of reproductive age in Mali, this study found that both the presence and quality of spousal communication about family planning are strongly linked to modern contraceptive use. Women who felt their opinions were valued in these discussions had higher odds of using contraception, regardless of whether they married before or after 18. Findings highlight the importance of encouraging spousal communication for interventions aimed at increasing access and use of modern contraception.

✍️ Suzanne J. Block, Timothy R. Werwie, Carmen Cronin, Nandita Kapadia-Kundu, Hawa Diarra, Lancina Doumbia, Moctar Tounkara, Amal Ben Ameur, Dominique LaRochelle, Marie Bettings, Amanuel Gidebo & Zoé Hendrickson

Read more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2026.2629433
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

Maternal distress – a normal response to the changes and demands on perinatal women – is a growing global concern. This ...
03/27/2026

Maternal distress – a normal response to the changes and demands on perinatal women – is a growing global concern. This systematic literature review of 71 studies (2015-2024) synthesizes factors contributing to maternal distress among first-time mothers. Identifying a wide range of risk and protective factors, this review can help address the gap in research and assist in early screening and prevention of perinatal distress.

✍️ Mubeena Chemmily & Nice Mary Francis P.

Read more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2026.2629432
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

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