The hidden impact of menstruation in higher education
Think tank: HEPI
Author(s): Rose Stephenson
July 21, 2025
This report from UK think tank HEPI explores the hidden impact of menstruation in higher education.
The impact of menstrual cycles and periods on education is under researched.
This new HEPI report aims to understand students’ experiences of menstruation education and the day-to day impact of menstrual cycles and periods on students’ higher education studies.
It makes recommendations to higher education providers and policymakers to mitigate these impacts.
A survey of over 1,500 UK higher education students and 13 semi-structured interviews were completed to inform this report.
