female health

Healthy Living Health and Research – Other

Pelvic Exam Social Story

The social story linked below is provided by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative…

Kim WarrenJune 7, 2023

Health and Research – Other

Common Symptoms Associated with Menstruation (Periods)

For many women, symptoms associated with periods are mild or come and go. Symptoms associated…

Rigsby RigsbyJune 1, 2022

Health and Research – Other

PMS and PMDD in Women with Down Syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are psychological and physical symptoms which are…

Rigsby RigsbyJune 1, 2022

Health and Research – Other

Menopause in Women with Down Syndrome

Menopause is the point in a woman’s life when she no longer has menstrual cycles.</iframSource:…

Rigsby RigsbyJune 1, 2022

Independence

Menstrual Hygiene

One topic that comes up frequently at the Adult Down Syndrome Center is menstrual hygiene.…

Rigsby RigsbyMarch 8, 2022

Independence

Story About When to Change My Menstrual Hygiene Product

This visual explains that women need to change their pad/ menstrual hygiene product throughout the…

Rigsby RigsbyFebruary 25, 2022

Independence

Story About How to Change My Pad

This visual explains how to change a pad when a woman has her period.Source: Katie…

Rigsby RigsbyFebruary 24, 2022

Health and Research – Other

Dysgerminomas in Women with Down Syndrome

We received a request for information on dysgerminomas in women with Down syndrome. Dysgerminomas are…

Capetivate capetivateSeptember 28, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Effect of Menopause on Cognition in Women with Down Syndrome?

What is the effect of menopause on cognition in women with Down syndrome? Menopause, defined…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 12, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Depo-provera

We recently received a question about the use of Depo-Provera. Depo-Provera is an injection of…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021

female health

Common Symptoms Associated with Menstruation (Periods)

PMS and PMDD in Women with Down Syndrome

Menopause in Women with Down Syndrome

Menstrual Hygiene

Story About When to Change My Menstrual Hygiene Product

Story About How to Change My Pad

Dysgerminomas in Women with Down Syndrome

Effect of Menopause on Cognition in Women with Down Syndrome?

Depo-provera

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