Funds from the government and the Alana Institute will finance research into endometriosis and menstrual health
The (Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation) and the Alana Institute will allocate R$60 million for research and development of technologies aimed at menstrual health. The announcement was made on Tuesday (June 9, 2026), in Brasília.
The funds will be used to diagnose and treat endometriosis and pelvic pain. It is estimated that the condition affects around 10% of Brazilian women of childbearing age, with prevalence rates of 5% to 15% during the reproductive period, including adolescents.
Of the total amount, R$50 million will be disbursed by the CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) for innovation notices in women’s health. The remaining R$10 million will be invested by the Alana Institute in creating a national research network specializing in the topic.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Minister Luciana Santos (Science, Technology and Innovation) stated that the contribution is a State response to a public health problem and demonstrates the federal government’s commitment to the scientific area.
“What is not researched is not understood. What is not understood is not treated”declared the CEO of Instituto Alana, Flavia Doria. She warned that symptoms neglected in adolescence can develop into chronic pain in adulthood.
The Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, participated in the event and pointed out the historical low visibility given to diseases that afflict the female population. According to Padilha, the new studies will support the creation of public policies and improve medical care in the SUS (Unified Health System).
SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES
Endometriosis is characterized by the growth of endometrial cells, the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, outside the uterine cavity. This displacement causes chronic inflammatory reactions. Early diagnosis allows for more effective treatments, reduces pain and prevents the condition from worsening.
The causes of the disorder are still unknown. Experts relate the development of the disease to genetic, hormonal and immunological factors, in addition to the retrograde flow of menstrual blood towards the abdominal cavity.
This text was originally published by Agência Brasil, on June 9, 2026. The content is free for republication, citing the source, it was adapted to the standard of Poder360 and received additional information.
