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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Gamboa Jurado-Centurión, Sara author Domínguez García, Virginia author García Muñoz, Ana author Gómez Cano, Ana Rosa author López Guerrero, Paloma author Menéndez González, Iris author Oliver, Adriana author Velado Alonso, Elena author Carro Rodríguez, Patricia María author Sanz Pérez, Danae author 2025 In this article, we examine the often-overlooked impact of menstruation on fieldwork experiences in natural sciences disciplines. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 429 participants, predominantly women (86.0%) with limited non-binary representation and no transgender men, to investigate the logistical, social, and health-related challenges faced during fieldwork. The survey, combining quantitative and qualitative data, revealed that 86% of respondents have experienced menstruation, with nearly half (48%) reporting significant menstrual pain while working in the field. Quantitative findings indicate that fieldwork logistics rarely accommodate menstrual health needs: 85% of participants reported that standard first aid kits do not include menstrual hygiene products. Additionally, qualitative data highlighted difficulties in communication about menstrual issues, with only 30.5% of respondents feeling comfortable discussing these issues with male supervisors, compared to 59.9% with female supervisors. These findings underscore significant gaps in support for menstrual health during fieldwork. They suggest that practical measures—such as ensuring menstrual products are available in first aid kits and fostering more open dialogue about menstrual health—could improve support for menstruating researchers. However, our results also highlight the need for further research to explore the broader systemic factors underlying these challenges. Ultimately, addressing these gaps may contribute to creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for all researchers. Gamboa, S., Cuesta, E., Domínguez-García, V., García-Muñoz, A., Gómez Cano, A. R., López-Guerrero, P., Menéndez, I., Oliver, A., Velado-Alonso, E., Carro-Rodríguez, P. M., & Sanz-Pérez, D. (2025). Blood, Sweat, and Research: Menstruation’s Impact on Fieldwork in Natural Science: . Ecosistemas, 34(1), 2913. https://doi.org/10.7818/ECOS.2913 1697-2473 10.7818/ECOS.2913 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/122381 https://doi.org/10.7818/ECOS.2913 https://www.revistaecosistemas.net/index.php/ecosistemas/article/view/2913 Blood, Sweat, and Research: Menstruation’s Impact on Fieldwork in Natural Science Sangre, Sudor e Investigación: El Impacto de la Menstruación en el Trabajo de Campo en Ciencias Naturales