Zimbabwe: Women's Menstrual Cycle Tied to Cycle of Poverty

Ever since I turned 13, my parents had to adjust their budget to accommodate my monthly menstrual cycle, which costs an average of US$2 each month.

A girl's menstrual flow ranges from three to seven days and normally requires two packets of sanitary pads or tampons monthly.

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