Women face extra challenges during China’s gaokao; many use contraceptives to delay periods
Female students in China are facing significant challenges during the Gaokao, the national college entrance exam, due to their menstrual cycles. Approximately 30% of female candidates may have their periods coincide with the exam dates. To manage this, many students are resorting to using contraceptives or traditional folk remedies to postpone their periods, highlighting the added pressures they endure during this critical academic period. AI
