CYCLE

ABOUT US

This project is funded by the European Union and is a collaboration between by Kıbrıs Kadın Sağlığı Araştırma Derneği/Cyprus Women’s Health Research Society (KISAD/COHERS) and FemHealth Research Cyprus. The project is led by Dr. Nilufer Rahmioglu and Dr. Lysia Demetriou from the University of Oxford, researchers in the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health. With extensive expertise in clinical medical research, particularly in women’s health, their work focuses on advancing knowledge in this field. The aim of this project/app is to increase awareness and scientific research on periods and period pain (dysmennorhea) in Cyprus.

Job Vacancies

Open Position - Research Assistant

We are currently recruiting Research Assistants please see details below


Research Assistant - Greek Speaking [pdf]
- Deadline 30th September 2024


Research Assistant - Turkish Speaking [pdf]
- Deadline 30th October 2024

GET THE APP - Coming soon

Join our research program by using our mobile app for tracking your menstrual cycle.

OUR CAUSE

Dysmenorrhea is commonly normalised in many cultures including Cyprus leading to underdiagnosis of various women’s reproductive and menstrual pain related conditions that severely debilitate women. One of the main reasons for this, is the lack of sufficient information on women’s health in the Republic of Cyprus compared to other countries of the European Union (EU). The aim of this scientific project, is to explore dysmenorrhea across the island of Cyprus and produce crucial information on its symptoms, treatments, effects on quality of life and awareness. We are hoping to aid the advancement of multi-communal Cyprus on these health issues within the EU and set a stepping-stone for future research projects and scientists to build on.

WHAT IS DYSMENORRHEA

Dysmenorrhea is defined as painful and frequent menstrual pain (cramps) and is it estimated that approximately 20% of women suffer with severe dysmenorrhea. It can be primary (present since the onset of menstrual periods) or secondary (caused by disorder of the reproductive organs). Dysmenorrhea has been linked to lower quality of life and studies show that about 30-50% of young women miss at least one day of school or work per month. Recent statistics from the EU on gender equality, suggest that girls experience lower life satisfaction compared to boys of the same age and are more likely to fall behind.

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