<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[PERIOD McMaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Period Mcmaster]]></description><link>https://zhoun24.wixsite.com/period-mcmaster/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:29:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://zhoun24.wixsite.com/period-mcmaster/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder Awareness Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[April is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)  awareness month. PMDD is defined to be the severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which describes a group of symptoms experienced by many women prior to menstruation. Most notably, this includes mood swings, fatigue, breast tenderness, acne, and changes in appetite [1]. The differentiating factor that separates PMDD from PMS is that those with PMDD experience symptoms so severe that it impacts daily function [2]. Premenstrual Exacerbation...]]></description><link>https://zhoun24.wixsite.com/period-mcmaster/post/premenstrual-dysmorphic-disorder-awareness-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c066400160b7de31521b3c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:04:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>zhoun24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menstruation and Marginalized Communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menstruation is not  just a biological process. Menstruation isn’t just a biological process. It’s a social one; one that often leaves marginalized communities struggling to navigate a system that fails to adequately consider them. Such is the case for transgender folks, those of low socioeconomic status, as well as Black and Indigenous individuals.  Inclusive language, simple changes in terminology, can go a long way. Cisgender women are not the only people who menstruate. Transgender men...]]></description><link>https://zhoun24.wixsite.com/period-mcmaster/post/menstruation-and-marginalized-communities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698fefa2ec9bf7f4acf80b37</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:57:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1a90a_8e8965e28c934c8c961d86512f0d39ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>zhoun24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Aisle: Reimagining Menstrual Access for All Bodies &#38; Places]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menstrual health access is a  fundamental equity issue that intersects with education, public health, gender inclusion, and socioeconomic status . Despite increased awareness in recent years, access to menstrual products remains inconsistent across educational institutions , ultimately creating barriers to student attendance, dignity, and well-being.  However, there have been some major strides since 2019  to expand free menstrual product accessibility. For Ontario elementary and high...]]></description><link>https://zhoun24.wixsite.com/period-mcmaster/post/beyond-the-aisle-reimagining-menstrual-access-for-all-bodies-places</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69706271144d5c2963bd53be</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:26:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1a90a_0193bce303c54d77a4bae1037b1a08b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>zhoun24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myth: On the oral contraception pill, the placebo pill week is a ‘real, medically necessary’ period. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Currently, most combined oral contraceptive pill packs include a week of placebo (“sugar”) pills that contain no hormones and are taken after several weeks of active hormonal pills. Currently, most combined oral contraceptive pill packs include a week of placebo (“sugar”) pills that contain no hormones and are taken after several weeks of active hormonal pills. A common misconception about menstruation is the belief that the bleeding that occurs during the placebo week of the oral birth...]]></description><link>https://zhoun24.wixsite.com/period-mcmaster/post/myth-on-the-oral-contraception-pill-the-placebo-pill-week-is-a-real-medically-necessary-period</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941a8d01879721f43381cb8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:02:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1a90a_88741aab45fd4fce8eceb8924f9a688c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>zhoun24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking the Unspoken Silence Around Endometriosis ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many silently endure debilitating pain, dismissed symptoms, and emotional exhaustion for years before receiving proper care. It’s more than just “bad cramps,” it’s a complex chronic disease that deserves awareness, compassion, and action. Endometriosis affects an estimated 10% (190 million) of reproductive-age women worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed health conditions worldwide (World Health Organization, 2023).        Endometriosis occurs when tissue...]]></description><link>https://zhoun24.wixsite.com/period-mcmaster/post/breaking-the-unspoken-silence-around-endometriosis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6923da6656b819e3fb94c06c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1a90a_900ddbe74ff9410e8fd5a7c0be3d646a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>zhoun24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biodegradable Pads: Redefining Menstrual Health and Sustainability ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menstruation is a universal experience, yet the way it is managed has profound environmental and social implications (Castañón, 2023). Conventional disposable pads, though convenient, are made of up to 90% plastic including polyethylene and super-absorbent polymers that can take 500–800 years to decompose (Aujla, 2025). Every year, over 12 billion pads and tampons end up in landfills and waterways, releasing microplastics and toxic chemicals into the environment ( Body Care Archives , 2024)....]]></description><link>https://zhoun24.wixsite.com/period-mcmaster/post/biodegradable-pads-redefining-menstrual-health-an-sustainability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6902e0b3ce9830dbadece34c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:07:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1a90a_305e2488a3c749f6a321b885330dde9f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>zhoun24</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>