Framing menstrual regulation as a pathway to advancing reproductive autonomy in restrictive legal contexts

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Menstrual regulation (MR) is a strategy to induce menstruation, relevant in contexts where abortion access is limited or stigmatized.
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Bangladesh is the only country to officially integrate MR into its national family planning agenda, highlighting its unique implementation.
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MR operates within the ambiguity of early pregnancy status, allowing women to navigate reproductive choices without confirming pregnancy.
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The practice of MR has shown potential as a pragmatic approach to enhance reproductive autonomy amid restrictive abortion laws.
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Advocates must ensure MR complements, rather than replaces, comprehensive abortion law reform to achieve full reproductive rights.

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