I Wear Period Statistics

In the following post, we will explore the staggering statistics surrounding menstrual health and hygiene on a global scale. From the economic impact of the menstrual underwear market to the prevalence of period pain among teenagers, these numbers shed light on the challenges faced by millions of women and girls worldwide. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into the concerning realities and potential solutions related to menstrual health issues.

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"In 2019, the global menstrual underwear market was valued at over $100 million."

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"Approximately one in two women globally is of reproductive age, yet millions of girls and women still struggle to manage their periods."

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"Approximately 75% of teenagers suffer from period pain."

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"In the United States, around 50% of women use tampons."

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"An estimated 500 million women and girls globally lack adequate facilities for menstrual hygiene management."

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"Over a lifetime, a woman will dispose of approximately 250 to 300 pounds of “pads, plugs, and applicators” in her lifetime."

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"In countries like India, only 12% of girls and women have access to sanitary products."

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"On average, a woman will use over 11,000 disposable menstrual products in a lifetime."

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"According to a report in 2021, the menstrual cup market is expected to grow at a rate of almost 5% in the next few years."

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"Around 7 out of 10 middle and high schoolers said they have either stopped going to school or know another girl who stopped going after they got their period."

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"Despite progress, menstruation still forces 1 in 5 American girls to miss school."

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"In 2018, Scotland became the first country to provide free sanitary products for all students in schools, colleges, and universities."

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"Globally, period poverty affects at least 500 million women and girls each month."

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"Only 36% of girls in Sub-Saharan Africa have access to a private place to wash themselves and their clothes during their period."

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"A survey found that nearly two-thirds of low-income women in the U.S. cannot afford menstrual products."

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"In the UK, 49% of girls have missed a full day of school due to their period."

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"88% of women globally use sanitary pads, with 62% also using panty liners, and 42% using tampons."

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"One in ten girls in Sub-Saharan Africa miss school due to their period."

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"25% of women experience heavy bleeding during their period."

The statistics presented highlight the significant challenges and inequalities that exist globally in menstrual health management. Issues such as lack of access to sanitary products, inadequate facilities, and the prevalence of period poverty impact millions of girls and women worldwide. The statistics underscore the urgent need for improved menstrual health education, access to affordable and sustainable menstrual products, and policy changes to address the societal stigma and barriers surrounding menstruation. Efforts like Scotland’s initiative to provide free sanitary products to students demonstrate positive steps towards menstrual equity, but there is still much work to be done to ensure all individuals can manage their periods with dignity and without limitations.