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House of Commons · General Debate

Menstrual and Gynaecological Health

18 March 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Abena Oppong-Asare Lab Harrow East

Women & Equalities

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Abena Oppong-Asare raised concerns about menstrual and gynaecological health in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves to introduce a Bill addressing menstrual and gynaecological health education are highlighted to combat misinformation and stigma.
  • Emphasis is placed on the need for proper training, guidance, and resources to improve public understanding.
  • Women frequently experience delayed diagnosis due to societal pressures and embarrassment, causing avoidable pain and suffering.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Abena Oppong-Asare Lab Harrow East

Moves to bring in a Bill to address the teaching of menstrual and gynaecological health, highlighting misinformation, stigma, and racial discrimination. Emphasises the need for proper training, guidance, resources, and public understanding to counter inaccurate information online. Points out that women often face delayed diagnosis due to embarrassment or societal pressures, leading to unnecessary pain and suffering.

Other contributors (1)
  • Abena Oppong-Asare Lab Harrow East

    Calls for schools to be equipped with trained teachers to support menstrual health education. Advocates for more public awareness campaigns on a par with the NHS sepsis campaign, emphasising proper training for medical professionals and better workplace support systems including free period products.

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