Society for Menstrual Cycle Research

Society for Menstrual Cycle Research The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research is a nonprofit, interdisciplinary research organization com

The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1979 by a multidisciplinary group of women who were pioneers in understanding the centrality of menstrual cycle research to women’s health. We are an interdisciplinary group of researchers, health care providers, policy makers, and students who share an interest in women’s lives and health needs as they are related to the menstrual cycle. We sponsor a biennial conference, a newsletter, the journal Women’s Reproductive Health, and the blog Re:Cycling. Our mission is to be the source of guidance, expertise, and ethical considerations for researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funding resources interested in the menstrual cycle. We offer a network of communication and support that spans discipline, professional responsibilities, and geography to provide woman-centered perspectives on menstrual experiences. Membership is open to individuals who have an interest in research on the menstrual cycle or related issues, and who support the purposes of the Society:

-to identify research priorities, to recommend research strategies, and to promote interdisciplinary woman-centered research on the menstrual cycle.
-to provide a formal communication network to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue about menstrual cycle events in the context of women’s health over the life span.
-to examine the practical, ethical and policy issues surrounding menstrual cycle research.
-to generate and exchange information and to promote public discussion of issues related to the menstrual cycle.
-to influence public policy for the enhancement of women’s health.

Call for Nominations – SMCR Board of DirectorsThe Society for Menstrual Cycle Research (SMCR) is inviting nominations fo...
10/20/2025

Call for Nominations – SMCR Board of Directors

The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research (SMCR) is inviting nominations for four (4) Director positions on our international Board.

If you’re passionate about menstrual cycle research, education, and advocacy, this is your opportunity to help guide the direction of a global network of scholars, clinicians, artists, and activists.

🩸 Term: 6 years
🌍 Meetings: Online via Zoom and in-person at the SMCR Conference
👥 Eligibility: SMCR members in good standing

To learn more or discuss what’s involved, contact SMCR President, Prof. Janette Perz at j.perz@westernsydney.edu.au.

To self-nominate, send a 150–350 word bio to Dr Rosalie Power at r.power@westernsydney.edu.au by November 30.

🗳️ Online voting will take place in the last week of November.

Join us in shaping the future of menstrual cycle research!
For more information, see our factsheet: https://surveyswesternsydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdaetPmLUatGhz8

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🩸 Reproductive Bodies and the Workplace

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Intersectional, feminist & interdisciplinary approaches welcome.

🗓 Abstracts due: 1 Sept 2025
Full papers due: 1 Feb 2026

Submit abstracts (incl. author details, context, topic, methods, findings) to Michelle O’Shea (m.oshea@westernsydney.edu.au), cc Jane Ussher (j.ussher@westernsydney.edu.au).

See our webpage for more details:
https://tinyurl.com/WRHSpecialIssue

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Intersectional, feminist & interdisciplinary approaches welcome.

🗓 Abstracts due: 1 Sept 2025
Full papers due: 1 Feb 2026

Submit abstracts (incl. author details, context, topic, methods, findings) to Michelle O’Shea (m.oshea@westernsydney.edu.au), cc Jane Ussher (j.ussher@westernsydney.edu.au).

See our webpage for more details:
https://tinyurl.com/WRHSpecialIssue

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