Abstract
It is suggested in the service provision literature for people who have a learning disability (LD) that menstrual management should be addressed proactively on the basis of least restrictive approaches. In this study, detailed information about menstrual management decision‐making on behalf of 30 young women with LD and high support needs was obtained through interviews with their mothers. Analysis of the interview data suggests that although menstrual suppression or elimination was often preferred, parental decision‐making appeared to be occurring without access to practical support or comprehensive information. Some parental perspectives are identified and briefly discussed. It is concluded that service provision organisations need to make available information and practical support to young women, their families, and staff members, in the areas of menstrual and fertility management. 1994 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
