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How living with PCOS led me to a career researching Menstrual and Mental Health
Hi, I’m Dr Sampurna Kundu, currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Epidemiology at the University of Exeter, working in the area’s menstruation, menopausal and mental health. As much as I love what I do, I have to say, it has a lot to do with my personal experiences! The diagnosis that quietly changed my life Read more
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Heavy and painful periods are linked to lower school attendance and attainment
A new study by 4M researchers has found that heavy periods and period pain in teenage girls are linked to lower GCSE grades and more time off school. The study, led by the University of Bristol working with the University of Exeter, aimed to address a gap in research about the impact of periods on Read more
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Is Early or Premature Menopause a rising concern globally?
Hi, I’m Dr Sampurna Kundu, and I recently started a post-doc working with Dr Gemma Sharp in the MenstruLife project. As part of my role, I’m helping to run 4M with various activities. I’ve written this blog sharing my observations based on the work I did during my PhD regarding early/premature menopause. Menopause is the Read more
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Premenstrual Disorders Awareness Month
April is Premenstrual Disorders Awareness Month, a month dedicated to starting conversations and build advocacy for disorders such as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). What is PMDD? PMDD is a cyclical mood disorder that affects between 1.6% -5% of people with a menstrual cycle [1]. It is defined by the DSM-5 as a five or more Read more
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Upcoming Seminar | The Madness of Women: Myth and Experience
Talk Overview Professor Jane Ussher will explore feminist critiques of the medicalization of the reproductive body and discuss how these perspectives can inform support for women experiencing reproductive distress. She will also share insights from her own research that applies this approach. Speaker – Dr Jane M. Ussher Jane M. Ussher is a Professor of Read more
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