Dysmenorrhea: Women narrate experiences as Nigerian student uses art to raise awareness

The commencement of menstruation in most parts of the world is a sign that a girl has come of age. It is even celebrated in some parts of the world and, in some other parts, women and girls are isolated when they have their period.

For many young people, it is the assurance that one is not expecting a baby.

But that is far from Bukola Osawu’s reality. The 25-year-old has always had painful menstruation since she started menstruating at 11.