Welcome to the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research

The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research is a nonprofit, interdisciplinary research organization. Our membership includes researchers in the social and health sciences, humanities scholars, health care providers, policy makers, and students with interests in the role of the menstrual cycle in women's health and well-being.

We strive to be the source of guidance, expertise, and ethical considerations for researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funding resources interested in the menstrual cycle. The Society holds biannual meetings featuring presentations of the latest research by members. The next meeting will be held June 4-6, 2009, in Spokane, Washington.

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. Dues are $50/year, or $90 for two years. Benefits of membership include access to the group's electronic mailing list, quarterly newsletter, and  discounted conference fees.

 

2009 Conference News

June 4-6, 2009, in Spokane, Washington

The 2009 meetings of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research were recently concluded in Spokane, Washington. The conference theme, “Menstrual Moments: Media Messages About Menstruation”, was celebrated with David Linton's keynote address,  “The Rise of the Happy Period: From Shame to Humor in Mediated Menses”, as well as many other presentations about various ways menstruation is represented in media, including films, medical textbooks, advertising campaigns, magazine advice columns, zines, charity campaigns, and other topics. The conference also featured screenings of several films related to menstruation, and a special presentation by Rachel Kauder Nalebuff, editor of My Little Red Book. A detailed report of the conference is forthcoming in the fall edition of the Society's newsletter.