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Understanding parents’ experiences and needs when managing menstruation with young people with intellectual disability

Menstruation can be complex and challenging to manage, including for those with intellectual disability. People with intellectual disability experience additional barriers that prevent adequate access to information and support. Parents play an important role in supporting young people with intellectual disability with menstruation.

Citation:
Kearns E, Breen LJ, Skoss R, Abbott A, Nevill T, Downs J, Keeley J. Understanding parents’ experiences and needs when managing menstruation with young people with intellectual disability. Women's Health. 2026;22. 

Keywords:
Adolescents; intellectual disability; menarche; menstruation; parenting; young people

Abstract:
Menstruation can be complex and challenging to manage, including for those with intellectual disability. People with intellectual disability experience additional barriers that prevent adequate access to information and support. Parents play an important role in supporting young people with intellectual disability with menstruation.