Almost Half Of UK Women Confused About Their Hormones, Maxwellia Finds

“From heavy periods to painful cramps, the experiences of menstruation vary widely, but the need for understanding is universal," Maxwellia insists, as it launches a creative campaign addressing the confusion surrounding menstrual health in the UK. “With Evana driving momentum, menstrual health is finally getting the attention it deserves – one lipstick at a time.”

Maxwellia identifies a “lack of understanding when it comes to menstrual health” in the UK • Source: Shutterstock

Just under half of British women surveyed by UK contraceptive pill and period medicine manufacturer Maxwellia reported feeling confused about their hormones on a regular basis.

Furthermore, over half of respondents to Maxwellia’s survey of 228 British people across different ages and genders said they weren’t confident in naming the phases of the menstrual cycle and...

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