Empower Your Health

Empowering Latina Young Women Together

We focus on menstrual health education, empowering Latina young women with knowledge, resources, and support to navigate their menstrual journeys confidently and healthily.

Our Mission

Awareness

We aim to raise awareness about menstrual health issues, share empowering stories, and provide relevant statistics to inspire Latina young women to take charge of their health and well-being.

Menstrual Empowerment

Supporting Latina young women in menstrual health awareness and education.

Health Awareness

Spreading awareness about the unique challenges Latina women face.

Statistical Insights

Highlighting key statistics on menstrual health challenges faced.

Self-Empowerment

Encouraging self-advocacy and informed health choices.

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The Problem

Young Latina women from low-income communities often face significant barriers to menstrual health. Many cannot afford basic menstrual products, leading to discomfort, missed school, or unsafe alternatives. In underserved schools, they frequently receive little to no education about menstruation, leaving them without the information they need to manage their health confidently. Limited access to healthcare can also delay the diagnosis and treatment of menstrual disorders such as PCOS or endometriosis, affecting long-term well-being.

Quick Statistics

• 36% of Hispanic women had experienced period poverty in the past year (study conducted in 2018).

• Hispanic women earn 57 cents for every dollar a white man earns. Low-income Hispanic women struggle to afford period products.

• Hispanic women are more likely to experience abnormal menstrual bleeding.

Menstrual Health Resources

Tools for young Latina women for their menstrual health.

Empowering Latinas, Empowering Vidas.

Why This Guide?

It is very important for you to take care of your own menstrual health. This guide provides you with the resources you need to advocate for your menstrual health and empower yourself. Your menstrual health matters.

Learn About Your Body

• Educate yourself on the menstrual cycle, symptoms, and what’s normal vs. what might signal a health issue.

• Follow credible health resources (in English or Spanish) that focus on reproductive health.

• Track your cycle using apps or a journal to understand patterns and notice irregularities.

Break the Stigma

• Start conversations with friends, family, or mentors to normalize talking about periods.

• Challenge cultural taboos that say menstruation is dirty or shameful—it’s a natural, powerful part of your health.

• Support others in doing the same, especially younger girls who may feel embarrassed or confused.

Speak Up and Ask for Help

• Don’t be afraid to bring up pain, heavy bleeding, or irregular cycles with a doctor or school nurse—these aren’t just “normal” if they’re disrupting your life.

• If you can’t access care easily, look for free clinics, school-based health centers, or community organizations that offer reproductive health services.

Join or Create a Support Network

• Start or join a club, group chat, or online space where young Latinas can share knowledge, experiences, and support.

• If your school doesn’t provide menstrual products or education, organize a campaign or talk to school staff—your voice matters.

Prepare and Plan

• Keep a small kit with pads, tampons, liners, pain relief, and extra underwear in your backpack or locker.

• Learn how to manage cramps and symptoms naturally (e.g., exercise, herbal teas, heating pads) and medically if needed.

Own Your Identity

• Celebrate being Latina and reclaim your health as part of your power—not something to hide.

• Talk with older generations about changing the way periods are discussed—respecting culture while also advocating for openness and care.