Debunking five period myths for Menstrual Awareness month

January 15, 2024

Menstruation is a natural bodily process but is yet looked down upon today- there are numerous ludicrous misconceptions surrounding menstruation in our society. In conjunction with Aurelius Healthcare Malaysia’s Menstrual Awareness Month, Dr. Azizah binti Rusly, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Aurelius Hospital Nilai helps us to debunk some common myths surrounding menstruation. Read more…

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