WORLDglobal
The true cost of periods: Women face £20,000 lifetime bill for pads, pain relief and more
Single source
Updated 2 hours ago
First seen March 18, 2026 10:58:00Stay on top of this story
Follow the names and topics behind it.
Add this story's key topics to your watchlist so LyscoNews can highlight related developments and future matches.
Create a free account to sync your watchlist, saved stories, and alerts across devices.
Quick Summary
The period tracking app Clue found the average woman spends around £41 a month on everything from pads and tampons to pain relief, clothing, and cleaning. Over a lifetime, this adds up to £20,359.