Menstrual Health
Menstrual health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease, in relation to the menstrual cycle.
Period Equity Project
The Period Equity Project provides menstrual education to reduce stigma, empower menstruators and menstrual allies, and enhance overall well-being. We hope you will join us in transforming the culture around menstruation in the USF community and beyond.
For questions or additional information regarding menstrual education workshops, please contact Health Promotion Services at hps@usfca.edu.
Spring 2026 Workshops
Chemical Exposure in the Women's Health Consumer Market
February 12 | 12–12:30pm | UC 503
- This workshop will feature guest speaker Umy Bashir, USF alum and chemist at Lylac Health, who will share insights from clinical research on period products, including user safety, how to read product labels, and important product safety considerations.
Beyond the Period: The full Hormone Cycle No One Taught Us
March 12 | 12–12:30pm | UC 503
- This workshop explores reproductive health beyond menstruation by breaking down the hormone cycle and how it impacts the body across different life stages. Participants will learn about common reproductive health topics such as PMS, birth control, and menopause, areas often overlooked in traditional health education. The session will include interactive discussion and myth-busting to empower students with knowledge and body literacy.
Interlocking Injustices of Menstrual Equity and Environmental Harm
April 9 | 12–12:30pm | UC 503
- Join in learning about the true implications of the period products you use. This session will touch on not only the financial benefits of using sustainable period products but also the environmental, social, and health factors. Through addressing these inequities, you will learn how you too can be an advocate for a more equitable and sustainable future.
Participants will be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments and take home their choice of menstrual products including tampons, pads, and period underwear. Menstrual cups also available upon request. Funded by the USF Entrepreneur and Innovation Initiative. Free refreshments sponsored by the PERIOD. chapter @ USF.
PERIOD. @ University of San Francisco, CA
We are a chapter of PERIOD. The Menstrual Movement working to end period poverty and stigma through service, education, and advocacy.
Interested in joining our PERIOD. chapter @ USF? Send us an email at usfca.period@gmail.com.
- Follow our Instagram account @period.usfca
- Learn more about the parent organization at period.org or @periodmovement
Additional Resources: Menstruation
Contact Us
Health Promotion Services
Address
2130 Fulton Street University Center, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94117
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UC 5th Front Desk Hours are Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.