Is anyone who's AFAB, neurodiverse, and menstruates interested in helping me do an anonymous survey???
I've been interested in these three topics- and how they can link and often are linked in the human body for some time now. I'm autistic myself, and a cis woman who experiences incredibly heavy and painful periods.
Autism and other neurodiverse conditions often have co-occurring conditions and diseases- like sometimes gastrointestinal disorders and chronic illnesses. I am SO interested in the link between all of this and menstrual problems. Society doesn't really focus on AFAB people and their health- especially when it comes to being neurodiverse and "taboo" topics like menstruation.
I'm currently writing my personal statement for university applications, and I've just remembered how I've been wanting to do this "study" for a while now- and it would be nice to have and to talk about it on my statement too.
I'm thinking of doing a Google form that people can fill out anonymously, and if they are open to being asked questions that give more detail, I'd love that.
Does any of this interest you??
I'd love to hear your thoughts!!
Thank you :)))
Posted Sep 2, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC