im_ohne | INSTAGRAM | MAR 10

BREAKING NEWS: billion dollar tech brand confirm something that people with periods could have told you in two seconds. 😶😶 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ apple recently added cycle tracking to their health app, and have released the ground-breaking data that YES, people who bleed DO in fact suffer with cramping during their period, as well as other symptoms such as tiredness, bloating, and mood swings. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ the fact that this study was necessary highlights the inadequate amount of research surrounding menstruation and cycle tracking. it's a historically under-researched topic, which is why those who suffer with endometriosis, PMDD or PCOS are often left suffering for years without a diagnosis. between the years 2001 and 2018, there are only 8,400 research papers on menstruation as a topic 😲😲 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ we hope to see this changing, and we hope to pave the way for more conversations around menstruation, and the need for more research allowing us all to feel more empowered when it comes to our cycles and our bodies 🩸