28-05-2025
New research links severe period pain to depression
Girls with painful periods are twice as likely as their peers to have symptoms of anxiety or depression.
A new study from Deakin University has found period pain often leads to psychological distress.
ABC NewsRadio's Tamara Wearne spoke with Dr Marilla Druitt, a Geelong based obstetrician and gynaecologist and affiliate lecturer at Deakin University about this shift in cause and effect, and what can be done to help young women.
