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
PMS and PMDD in Women with Down Syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are psychological and physical symptoms which are…
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
Story About Body Changes for Girls
This visual handout explains how a girl's body changes as they get older.</iframSource: Katie Frank,…
Rigsby RigsbyMay 31, 2022
Menstrual Hygiene
One topic that comes up frequently at the Adult Down Syndrome Center is menstrual hygiene.…
Rigsby RigsbyMarch 8, 2022
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
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
Story About Getting My Period
This visual explains what happens when a woman gets her period.Source: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L
Rigsby RigsbyFebruary 24, 2022
Depo-provera
We recently received a question about the use of Depo-Provera. Depo-Provera is an injection of…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021