Gender & Environmental Risk Reduction Initiative - GERI

Your period can tell you more than when to expect your next cycle.

Changes in your menstrual pattern can sometimes be a sign that something needs attention. If your periods have become very irregular, infrequent or absent, don’t ignore the change.

Know your cycle. Notice the changes. Ask questions. 💗

PMOS doesn’t only affect your physical health. It can also affect your mental and emotional wellbeing.

Research has found higher rates of depression and anxiety among women with PMOS, while symptoms such as weight changes, acne, hair changes and fertility challenges can also affect body image and quality of life.

This is why mental health should be part of PMOS care. Your mind deserves care too.

Sources:
• 2026 International Evidence-Based Guideline for PMOS — Monash University / International PCOS Network
• 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis on depression and anxiety in women with PCOS in low- and middle-income countries
• 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis on depression and anxiety in PCOS

Not everything you’ve heard about PMOS is true.

Swipe through as we clear up a few common myths and get the facts straight.

**Knowledge helps us recognize, understand and manage PMOS better.**

PMOS is more common than many people realise, yet so many women go through its symptoms without knowing what they mean.
This PMOS Awareness Month, let’s make room for better information, earlier recognition and conversations that help women understand their bodies and seek the care they need.
Awareness matters. So does knowing when to seek help.

September is PMOS Awareness Month.

PMOS can affect different aspects of a woman’s health, yet many people still know very little about it.

This month, let’s create more awareness, encourage informed conversations, and remind women that their health concerns deserve to be understood and taken seriously.

Knowledge is a step towards better health.

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful Eid filled with blessings, love and togetherness.

Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

Gender is not just about differences between women and men. It is about understanding how those differences can shape people’s experiences, opportunities, and ability to respond to challenges.

In communities affected by conflict, displacement, or environmental changes, recognising these differences helps us identify who may face greater barriers—and what can be done to address them.

**Inclusive solutions begin with understanding the people they are meant to serve.**

Did you know?

Women and girls often experience the effects of conflict and displacement differently and, in many cases, more severely.

At the end of 2024, 23.2 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced, while over 60 million forcibly displaced and stateless women and girls faced heightened risks of gender-based violence.

Beyond losing their homes, women and girls can face disrupted livelihoods, limited access to healthcare and education, increased care responsibilities, and greater risks to their safety.

These realities remind us that recovery cannot be one-size-fits-all.

Inclusive recovery means understanding different needs, creating opportunities, and ensuring women and girls are not left behind in rebuilding their lives and communities.