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Kıbrıs Kadın Sağlığı Araştırma Derneği (KISAD) Cyprus Women's Health Research Society (COHERS)
Kıbrıs’ta birçok kadın sağlığı ile ilgili bilim ve eğitim projeleri yürütmektedir.
Adet takip applikasyonumuz: https://cyclehealth.eu Kıbrıs Kadın Sağlığı Araştırma Derneği (KISAD)
Cyprus Women's Health Research Society (CoHERS)

Derneğin Amaçları:
a) Kıbrıs’ta kadınlarda görülen hastal

ıklarının haritasını oluşturması ve hastalıkların ekonomik yükünü belirlemesi. b) Kıbrıs’ta kadınlarda görülen hastalıklarının dağılımlarının incelenmesi
c) Kıbrıs’ta kadınlarda görülen hastalıkların kalıtsal ve çevresel sebeplerinin incelenmesi. e) Halkın kadınlarda görülen hastalıklar konusunda bilinçlendirilmesi.

İlk projelerimizle ile ilgili daha fazla bilgiye, dernek web sayfamızdan ulaşabilirsiniz:
www.kisad.org

💉 HPV AŞISI İÇİN BAŞVURULAR BAŞLADI!Sağlık Bakanlığı’nın 19 Ağustos 2026 tarihli duyurusuna göre, 18 yaşından gün almamı...
20/08/2026

💉 HPV AŞISI İÇİN BAŞVURULAR BAŞLADI!

Sağlık Bakanlığı’nın 19 Ağustos 2026 tarihli duyurusuna göre, 18 yaşından gün almamış kişiler, 20 Ağustos–16 Eylül 2026 tarihleri arasında HPV aşısı için belirlenen sağlık merkezlerine başvurabilecek.

📌 İlk başvurulara öncelik verilecektir.

Aşı merkezleri:

📍 Lefkoşa
• Tren Yolu Sağlık Merkezi
• Dr. Engin Arkan Değirmenlik Sağlık Merkezi
• Acil Durum Hastanesi Çocuk Aşı Polikliniği

📍 Gazimağusa
• Maraş Sağlık Merkezi
• Akdoğan Sağlık Merkezi
• Geçitkale Sağlık Merkezi
• Serdarlı Sağlık Merkezi

📍 Girne
• Lapta Sağlık Merkezi
• Esentepe Sağlık Merkezi

📍 Güzelyurt
• Güzelyurt Sağlık Merkezi

📍 Lefke
• Lefke Sağlık Merkezi

📍 İskele
• Dr. Orhan Müderrisoğlu İskele Sağlık Merkezi
• Yenierenköy Sağlık Merkezi
• Havva Yekta Kurteli Mehmetçik Sağlık Merkezi

HPV’ye karşı korunmada aşılama önemli bir adımdır. 💙
Uygun yaştaysanız başvurunuzu geciktirmeyin; bu bilgiyi ihtiyacı olabilecek ailelerle de paylaşın.

📅 Başvuru tarihleri: 20 Ağustos–16 Eylül 2026
📢 Kaynak: Sağlık Bakanlığı duyurusu, 19 Ağustos 2026

🌿 Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CYPDY) Project: The Complete Results SeriesWelcome to the complete results series from the Cyprus...
31/07/2026

🌿 Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CYPDY) Project: The Complete Results Series

Welcome to the complete results series from the Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CYPDY) Project.

The CYPDY Project is a prospective observational study that followed hundreds of women across Cyprus to better understand period pain (dysmenorrhea) and explore its potential relationship with vitamin D status and other aspects of women's health.

Participants contributed by:
• Completing health questionnaires through the CYCLE App: https://cyclehealth.eu
• Attending two study visits approximately 3–5 months apart
• Providing blood samples for vitamin D and other laboratory analyses

Their commitment has generated valuable evidence that will help researchers and healthcare professionals better understand menstrual pain and improve future women's healthcare.

📚 Explore the complete results series
Start with Carousel 1 and work through the series in order:

1️⃣ Why does women's health research matter?
https://www.facebook.com/kibriskadin/posts/pfbid0A7BnPjMwrazVAykCwnDcqGkauLtcGsAiMwDowzyKBwF9WdCxndVZtRrUCirRxTt9l

2️⃣ How do you study women's health?
https://www.facebook.com/kibriskadin/posts/pfbid0ZpuZ1yQ2NFrYP3ANhWJuoZW56bB32q8HyqUEnXB7Sp1v9B6Epp1SEfs42VxYeq3Gl

3️⃣ Period pain (Dysmenorrhea)
https://www.facebook.com/kibriskadin/posts/pfbid036HNxQuLTK6PLMEbqDZphrNFgXUW64h8fF5e1eBvtjAvsDHKP2tjycEd2SMdypEFKl

4️⃣ Who took part in the CypDy Study?
https://www.facebook.com/kibriskadin/posts/pfbid0j1k3inkRt5K97WkzuX8WvTGr1vnRJLuZZVp4ccSAbM32He3CubuKnFP4ap91R9f8l

5️⃣ How does period pain affect menstruating individuals' lives?
https://www.facebook.com/kibriskadin/posts/pfbid034EZMvQBfF9GtbueXfurSyZsYjEBx4xxoejpdTzEmsDrCtjA1bsNUGVEMGCCWgieYl

6️⃣ How can vitamin D levels affect period pain?
https://www.facebook.com/kibriskadin/posts/pfbid0BZiSgbXWQpVtWNkFHNSwWpmLHA4LbdxV21PWGpFtMwgc9UQ3kkBLL5BgG8Zvv6Bsl

7️⃣ What is the vitamin D status of reproductive-aged women in Cyprus?
https://www.facebook.com/kibriskadin/posts/pfbid06z7j8weiTcDUFsbq8vrCEFHL8j6vu2Fdi4VW2UHG3EnuW6DXL5LD2qdQHnMAE8Ktl

8️⃣ Is vitamin D associated with period pain in reproductive-aged women in Cyprus?
https://www.facebook.com/kibriskadin/posts/pfbid02j8qghWGWxHTkcEdQaLhisHFKivbL9MCHZsdstayWAyKKV3u4d6CTx7pgiHdaiZtQl

9️⃣ Is vitamin D associated with other types of pelvic pain?
https://www.facebook.com/kibriskadin/posts/pfbid0Q386P4tdw189Zgx19hTM4rhACSmqQea9gnLRBPvH5uoaT66cF76tNwD2u23UZU4tl

🔟 Key findings
https://www.facebook.com/kibriskadin/posts/pfbid0qSUboG28ZsU2uvdqv3d4CrqBrW2jkfsYLvdaRTN5mDV6###SDhhFjowQjC2Hqmbdl

1️⃣1️⃣ Public health implications
https://www.facebook.com/kibriskadin/posts/pfbid0QZGL31CSAVC7TYQC4rhvebEN5TgYSUsWEvF6mHz2GXgr3EsNoJSpsEWbHwdNt353l

💙 New here? Start with Carousel 1 and follow the study from beginning to end.

Every volunteering participant in the CYPDY Project has contributed to research that will improve our understanding of menstrual health and help shape future research and clinical care. We thank all our volunteering study participants.

Because better evidence leads to better care.

The information presented in this series is based on findings from the Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CYPDY) Project and is intended for educational purposes. It should not replace individual medical advice. If you have concerns about your menstrual health, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.



🇪🇺 The Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CYPDY) Project was funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and implemented by KISAD and FemHealth Research Cyprus.

Vitamin D deficiency is common among women of reproductive age—even in countries with abundant sunshine.Our research hig...
31/07/2026

Vitamin D deficiency is common among women of reproductive age—even in countries with abundant sunshine.

Our research highlights the importance of continuing to investigate Vitamin D as part of a holistic approach to menstrual health.

The next step is clinical research to determine whether optimizing Vitamin D status can improve menstrual health outcomes.



🇪🇺Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CypDy) Project was funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and implemented by KISAD and FemHealth Research Cyprus.

Lower Vitamin D levels were associated with active period pain in our study.Importantly, the association remained even a...
31/07/2026

Lower Vitamin D levels were associated with active period pain in our study.

Importantly, the association remained even after adjusting for seasonal differences and supplement use.

While these findings are promising, they represent an association—not evidence that Vitamin D alone can treat menstrual pain.

Further research is needed.



🇪🇺Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CypDy) Project was funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and implemented by KISAD and FemHealth Research Cyprus.

Why does women's health research matter?For too long, women's reproductive health has been underfunded, under-researched...
31/07/2026

Why does women's health research matter?

For too long, women's reproductive health has been underfunded, under-researched and often misunderstood.

The Cyprus Dysmenorrhea Project was established to better understand the impact of period pain, investigate factors such as Vitamin D, and strengthen women's health research across Cyprus.

One of the study's most striking findings revealed that 46% of women said they would not visit a doctor even if severe period pain prevented them from going to school or work.

This highlights not only the burden of period pain—but also the urgent need for greater awareness, education and evidence-based healthcare.

Together, we can help ensure that women's pain is recognised, researched and taken seriously.

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Not all pelvic pain behaves the same.In our study, lower Vitamin D levels were associated with active period pain, but n...
31/07/2026

Not all pelvic pain behaves the same.

In our study, lower Vitamin D levels were associated with active period pain, but not with pain during in*******se or acyclical pelvic pain.

These findings suggest Vitamin D may be involved in the biological mechanisms underlying menstrual pain rather than pelvic pain in general.



🇪🇺Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CypDy) Project was funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and implemented by KISAD and FemHealth Research Cyprus.

Could Vitamin D play a role in period pain? ☀️💜In our research, women experiencing active period pain had lower Vitamin ...
31/07/2026

Could Vitamin D play a role in period pain? ☀️💜

In our research, women experiencing active period pain had lower Vitamin D levels than those without active period pain.

One particularly interesting finding was that every 10 ng/mL increase in Vitamin D was associated with an 18% lower likelihood of active period pain, even after accounting for seasonal differences and supplement use.

However, it's important to remember that this study found an association—not causation. More research is needed to determine whether improving Vitamin D status could help reduce menstrual pain.

Swipe through to learn more about what the findings mean.



🇪🇺Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CypDy) Project was funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and implemented by KISAD and FemHealth Research Cyprus.

Did you know that almost 70% of women in our study did not have optimal Vitamin D levels?Our research involving 1,217 wo...
31/07/2026

Did you know that almost 70% of women in our study did not have optimal Vitamin D levels?

Our research involving 1,217 women aged 16–45 in Cyprus found that Vitamin D insufficiency is common, particularly during the winter months.

In this carousel, we explore:
☀️ How Vitamin D levels varied
❄️ The impact of seasonal changes
💊 The relationship between supplement use and Vitamin D status
👩 Whether age made a difference

Understanding these patterns helps us build a clearer picture of women's health and informs future research.



🇪🇺Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CypDy) Project was funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and implemented by KISAD and FemHealth Research Cyprus.

Did you know Vitamin D does much more than support healthy bones? ☀️Emerging research suggests it may also play a role i...
31/07/2026

Did you know Vitamin D does much more than support healthy bones? ☀️

Emerging research suggests it may also play a role in inflammation, muscle function and pain signalling—all of which are important when studying menstrual pain.

In this carousel, we explore:
✔ Why Vitamin D matters
✔ What influences your Vitamin D levels
✔ Why researchers are studying its relationship with period pain

💜 Because better knowledge leads to better health.



🇪🇺Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CypDy) Project was funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and implemented by KISAD and FemHealth Research Cyprus.

Period pain is common—but severe period pain should never be considered "normal."Findings from the Cyprus Dysmenorrhea P...
31/07/2026

Period pain is common—but severe period pain should never be considered "normal."

Findings from the Cyprus Dysmenorrhea Project show that severe menstrual pain is linked not only to gynecological conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and fibroids, but also to anxiety, fatigue, reduced quality of life, and lost days at work or school.

Understanding the cause of your pain is the first step toward better care.

💜 Listen to your body. Your pain deserves to be taken seriously.



🇪🇺Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CypDy) Project was funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and implemented by KISAD and FemHealth Research Cyprus.

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