menophobia
Menophobia is the fear or aversion towards menstruation.
Fear of menstruation
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Menstrual cycle onset
coping strategies
Education about menstruation
Therapy to address underlying fears and beliefs
Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
risk factors
- • Negative societal beliefs about menstruation
- • Past traumatic experiences related to menstruation
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Historically, menstruation has been viewed with various taboos and misconceptions, contributing to the development of this phobia.
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