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TO BLEED OR NOT TO BLEED is the question explored in Period, a documentary from filmmaker and professor (Communications, University of California San Diego) Giovanna Chesler.

As the trend towards menstrual suppression gains momentum with the introduction of extended and continuous use hormonal formulations, we must ask ourselves, as individuals and women's health advocates, where do we stand on this issue?

Chesler's film examines all sides of the menstrual suppression debate with equal weight given to the medical/scientific issues concerning the practice and the personal ...

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