“…The final data set (n = 16) consisted of a broad range of methodologies based on consultations, prison inspections, and prescribing/ chart data with qualitative studies using interviews with women in prison and healthcare providers (the United States, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand; n = 5) [39][40][41][42][43] ; mixed-method studies with women who experienced incarceration and healthcare providers (the United States, Canada; n = 3) [44][45][46] ; global reviews/opinion pieces (n = 2), 33,34 and US-based social legal reviews (n = 1) 35 and editorials (n = 3) [36][37][38] ; and secondary analysis of data (the United States, the United Kingdom; n = 2). 47,48 Environmental conditions and menopausal sequelae Despite the observed increases in numbers of older women in prisons globally, and although menopause was described as a unique and yet common health issue within the detention space, documentation around detention conditions experienced during menopause in prison remains underexplored. 33,34,[39][40][41]45,46 The assessment reveals a violation of Bangkok Rule 5; "accommodation of women prisoners shall have facilities and materials required to meet women's specific hygiene needs, including sanitary towels provided free of charge."…”