TY - JOUR
T1 - Menstrual Technology Innovations and the Implications for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
AU - Liberty, Abigail
AU - Samuelson Bannow, Bethany
AU - Matteson, Kristen
AU - Edelman, Alison
AU - Colwill, Alyssa
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2023/4/1
Y1 - 2023/4/1
N2 - Menstruation is a personal and cultural experience with financial and health implications. Menstruation historically has been managed with disposable commodities, including tampons and pads. New technologies, including underwear and menstrual cups and discs, have emerged to address diverse menstrual needs such as prioritization of sustainability, discretion, and inclusivity. New technologies are not routinely integrated into history taking or validated questionnaires, which currently rely on traditional tampon and pad use for identifying individuals with heavy menstrual bleeding. Review of menstrual technologies and accessories provides insight to empower gynecologists and other clinicians to take comprehensive menstrual histories, including strategies for identification of heavy menstrual bleeding and troubleshooting menstrual disturbances, within the context of new menstrual technologies.
AB - Menstruation is a personal and cultural experience with financial and health implications. Menstruation historically has been managed with disposable commodities, including tampons and pads. New technologies, including underwear and menstrual cups and discs, have emerged to address diverse menstrual needs such as prioritization of sustainability, discretion, and inclusivity. New technologies are not routinely integrated into history taking or validated questionnaires, which currently rely on traditional tampon and pad use for identifying individuals with heavy menstrual bleeding. Review of menstrual technologies and accessories provides insight to empower gynecologists and other clinicians to take comprehensive menstrual histories, including strategies for identification of heavy menstrual bleeding and troubleshooting menstrual disturbances, within the context of new menstrual technologies.
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U2 - 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005126
DO - 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005126
M3 - Review article
C2 - 36791417
AN - SCOPUS:85151044616
SN - 0029-7844
VL - 141
SP - 666
EP - 673
JO - Obstetrics and gynecology
JF - Obstetrics and gynecology
IS - 4
ER -