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Article: Period: The End of Menstruation: a documentary film directed by Giovanna Chesler (g6pictures).(Movie review)
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- Network (Winnipeg)
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- March 22, 2007
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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 stories and viewpoints of those who menstruate.
While fairly and ...