Serena M. Topshee

2 months ago | cmaj.ca | Ann Lee |Megan Harrison |Serena M. Topshee

Menstrual inequity, or “period poverty,” refers to inadequate access to menstrual products, education about menstruation, clean facilities, and safe waste management1In Canada, at least 17% of people who menstruate have experienced menstrual inequity.2 Free menstrual products in clinic or hospital washrooms and community resources (Appendix 1, available at www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.241513/tab-related-content) should be offered to patients.