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Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums

A growing number of women say they now understand their bodies better than previous generations did Terms such as "cycle syncing" and "going luteal" have become part of everyday vocabulary for many young women. From periods and hormones to PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) and fertility, a growing number say they now understand their bodies […]

By deepak · August 16, 2026 · 2 min read

A growing number of women say they now understand their bodies better than previous generations did

Terms such as "cycle syncing" and "going luteal" have become part of everyday vocabulary for many young women.

From periods and hormones to PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) and fertility, a growing number say they now understand their bodies better than previous generations did.

But while campaigners welcome greater awareness, questions remain about misinformation and health anxiety.

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Wasim has struggled with PMOS symptoms such as painful acne since the age of 11

Iqra Wasim from Fishponds in Bristol has struggled with PMOS symptoms such as painful acne since the age of 11.

PMOS affects about one in eight women. It is a major cause of female infertility and symptoms can include irregular periods, excessive hair growth and weight gain.

Wasim, who learned more about it through asking doctors questions and social media, said she now educates her mum, who also has PMOS, on ways to manage symptoms.

"My mum was going through heavy bleeding with her PMOS and didn't know what birth control was," she said.

"I told her about it and she thought I was talking about being sexually active, but I explained there's so much more to the medicine – that showed the main knowledge gap between us.

"My mum's generation did have knowledge, but it only stayed between women, families or doctors and now someone can talk about their period and PMOS online and millions of women can relate to it.

Source: Read the original article on www.bbc.co.uk