PD Cycle Guide
The go-to source for all information, tips and solutions for women with Parkinson’s to help manage their menstrual cycle
Although there is some research available on the connection between the menstrual cycle and Parkinson’s disease, it tends to focus on superficial aspects and leaves many questions unanswered for women. Many websites offer only brief discussions of menstrual cycles with Parkinson's, and their suggestions for symptom relief are often limited and do not consider options beyond heavy medication.
The PD Cycle Guide provides a comprehensive range of information from websites, podcasts, and input from doctors, caregivers, and women with Parkinson’s. It aims to offer reliable, unbiased guidance to help women with Parkinson’s make informed decisions about their menstrual cycle.
OUR VALUES
VISION
We aim to provide a supportive environment that educates and empowers women and healthcare providers about the female body.
MISSION
Our goal is to raise awareness about PD among women and push for more research to be conducted. As well, as to re-educate healthcare providers to improve and provide proper healthcare for women with PD.
TARGET AUDIENCE
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
Of women with Parkinson’s notice a change in their symptoms when they get their menstrual cycle
LACK OF INFORMATION
There is limited information available for women, as Parkinson's is still often perceived as a disease primarily affecting older men. The existing information is also often contradictory.
Further research needs to be conducted to provide proper healthcare to women
Re-educate physicians & the healthcare community
ILLUSTRATIONS
BRANDING
A consistent thing that kept coming up through my research was that many people feel uncomfortable talking about the menstrual cycle. Reading through sites I noticed how static the tone was, and I wanted to change that narrative. Instead, I wanted the tone to be:
• relatable
• humourous while still being educational
• understandable
LANGUAGE STYLE
BRANDING
A consistent thing that kept coming up through my research was that many people feel uncomfortable talking about the menstrual cycle. Reading through sites I noticed how static the tone was, and I wanted to change that narrative. Instead, I wanted the tone to be:
• simple & fun
• approachable
• not to be “off-putting” and cause discomfort
A lot of the information about symptoms was as if it came out of a science textbook. And with menstrual products, it was very static and boring.
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