On the occasion of the GWorld Menstrual Hygiene Day which occurs on May 28, Lines wanted to analyse, with a survey of Italian women and men between 18 and 35 years old, some aspects of gynecological prevention and menstruation that are still little addressed, such as premenstrual syndrome, both from a physical and emotional point of view, capturing the dual experience feminine and masculine. If Italians are aware of the importance of prevention, as far as gynecological prevention is concerned, women are postponed until September: the results of the research reveal that 61% do not do regular prevention (at least once a year). In particular, 25% resort to consultation only in cases of emergency and 17% have never had a visit.
This lack of awareness regarding the importance of prevention and control of one’s intimate health – reports a note – is even more critical in girls aged 18 to 24. In fact, around 70% do not do regular prevention, with a percentage of those who have never done it reaching 26%, compared to 8% in women aged 25-35. The gynecological examination can be perceived as an invasion of the female intimate and personal sphere which presupposes a profound knowledge and acceptance of oneself and one’s ‘frailties’. This is why talking about this topic in an active and constant way is more important than ever to make women increasingly aware of their bodies, of the changes that occur before and during the menstrual cycle and of the need to break down those stereotypes that revolve around the topic.
A scenario also confirmed by the results of the survey in the context of the experience of premenstrual syndrome, from which 80% of women suffer. 70% of women – the survey indicates – despite clearly perceiving the physical and psychological symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, minimize them and declare that they do not change their lifestyle to adhere to a model of a woman who must be perfect: “My period shouldn’t change my lifestyle.”
My Lines App is coming soon with advice and contacts with the gynecologist
Conversely – the survey finds – the 70% of men consider premenstrual syndrome a trigger for women’s relationship problems, because it negatively affects their social life both with their partner and with friends. 42% report an increase in arguments, 30% a reduction in social life and 27% a decrease in sexual desire. A fact that once again confirms the stereotype of women subject to mood swings and irritability. Only 30% of women instead support their emotional and physical state, slowing down their pace (17%) and eating more (13%). In particular, generation Z is the most sensitive to the issues of the relationship with one’s body, experiencing the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome more intensely both on a physical level – with pain in the lower abdomen at the top (71% of the sample ), tiredness (66%) and bloating (62%) – both on a psychological level, with uncontrollable mood swings (74% of the sample) and hunger (58%).
The research clearly shows that women have a widespread need for more information and advice regarding the emotional, physical and nutritional aspects linked to taking care of their health, both during the menstrual period and in the moments preceding it. This is why Lines has decided to launch in the next few weeks an App which, in addition to monitoring the different phases of the menstrual cycle, will offer advice on the cycle and more generally on the female world, and the possibility of contacting a gynecologist directly, all completely free of charge.
“We have always been committed to ensuring that women can feel free and feel good about themselves, every day: theMy Lines App was born as a further step in this direction – he declared Ione VolpeFemCare & AdultCare Marketing Director – We believe that women will be able to find in this App an ally capable of supporting them in all phases of the menstrual cycle, through useful information and services and with an easy, fun and personalized user-experience”.
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