Half of teens miss out on daily activities due to period symptoms, Australian poll finds
Half of Australian teenagers who have periods miss school, sport, social activities or other important experiences because of symptoms, a national poll has found. The Royal Children's Hospital National Child Health Poll surveyed 1,595 teenagers aged 12 to 17 and 2,285 parents. Eighty-nine per cent of teens who have periods regularly experience period pain, and two in five with moderate or severe pain have not sought healthcare. Almost two-thirds of teenagers surveyed said they knew nothing or only a little about periods. Health experts said open conversations could reduce stigma and encourage teenagers to seek medical advice when needed.