As space agencies gear up for long missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, the question of how to manage menstruation has emerged as a real mission planning issue.

Space missions were traditionally designed for men, but with women now traveling to space, the challenges of menstruation became important.

In zero gravity, scientists weren't even sure if menstrual blood could leave the body properly.

Scientists were also uncertain how tampons or pads would function, as cleaning and disposal posed challenges with limited water and storage. As a result, most female astronauts relied on hormonal suppression pills to skip their periods during missions.

A recent report has now confirmed that menstruation functions normally in microgravity. This revelation has prompted scientists to search for

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