Improving education about endometriosis and menstrual health for young women
Endometriosis Education Outreach
This study is all about helping young people, ages 12 to 20, learn more about menstrual health issues like endometriosis and painful periods, so they can get the right help faster and feel more confident talking to doctors about their bodies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10925405 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing awareness and understanding of menstrual health, particularly endometriosis and dysmenorrhea, among adolescents aged 12-20. It aims to reduce the diagnostic delay for endometriosis, which currently averages eight years, by implementing a menstrual health curriculum in schools, training university health providers, and engaging community stakeholders. The approach emphasizes the importance of education and open dialogue between young patients and healthcare providers to improve detection and treatment outcomes. By addressing the gaps in menstrual health education, the project seeks to empower young women with knowledge about their bodies and health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young women aged 12-20 who experience painful periods or other menstrual health issues.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12-20 or those without menstrual health concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier diagnosis and better management of endometriosis and related menstrual disorders in young women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that educational interventions can significantly improve awareness and management of menstrual health issues, suggesting a positive outlook for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dasouki Abu-Alnadi, Noor — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Dasouki Abu-Alnadi, Noor
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.