
More About Menstrual Cycle Health
Across the motu, incredible work is being done to generate accessible menstrual cycle health resources. We hope to increase the awareness of this information and generate a greater appreciation for menstrual cycle health in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This page lists links for many organizations that provide information on menstrual cycle health specifically for our country and our communities.
This list has been put together in consultation with the wider network. Beyond recommendations from a network member, these resources are unvetted, and we ask that users show discretion when exploring these resources. If you have any concerns or you would like to add something to this page, please contact us.
What about me? is a comprehensive online educational resource for teachers, students and communities all about menstrual health that has arisen from research into menstrual health education in the school system.
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa are experts in sexual and reproductive health and believe Everybody deserves access to expert information, advice, and care — that’s what we provide (formerly Family Planning).
Endometriosis New Zealand is Aotearoa’s national endometriosis organisation, providing support, advocacy, research, information, education and awareness on endometriosis. We provide practical and emotional support to encourage those living with endometriosis to take control of their condition and to feel heard.
Sport NZ recognises that female-specific needs in community sport are unique. Balanced Female Health is a resource for adults supporting young people in community sport. Developed by health professionals working in the sport sector, this resource covers changes throughout female puberty, the menstrual cycle, and factors that impact the physical health and mental wellbeing of all young people.
KidsCan believes education is a child’s ticket out of poverty and gives them the opportunity for a better future; this resource was developed with the objective to equip and empower school staff to self-lead and facilitate the basic information about period care education to their students.
EONZ is a national professional organisation leading, influencing and supporting education outside the classroom (EOTC) and education outdoors. Here, you will find a resource generated for menstruation and rainbow-inclusive practice!
Healthify He Puna Waiora is Aotearoa, New Zealand's go-to website for trusted, easy-to-understand health information and self-help resources. Here we have a link to their resources for Women’s health topics.
The Women’s Health Strategy sets the direction for improving the health and wellbeing of women over the next 10 years.
This publication aims to improve the diagnosis and management of endometriosis in New Zealand in primary and secondary health care. While not a formal clinical guideline, it provides a consensus view of best-practice principles.
Period products in schools aims to provide access to free period products for children and young people in all state and state-integrated schools and kura across New Zealand.
Think we missed something? This is a growing list please get in touch with suggestions of content to be added.