The global push for paid menstrual leave
Many women have painful periods, but only a handful of countries, most of them in Asia, allow them to take time off work to recover.
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Pelvic Pain
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Artemis is a new body suit for period pain—here's why it's named after a Greek goddess
A new body suit to control period pain is in the pipeline—and it's called Artemis. Named after the Greek goddess of chastity, hunting, childbirth and the moon, it works by combining a tens machine (which provides pain relief ...
Feb 8, 2023
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Menstrual symptoms hurt workplace productivity of many women, study finds
Menstrual symptoms reduce the workplace productivity of many American women, with 45.2% reporting that their symptoms require them to take days off, according to a new UVA Health survey. The study also found that digital ...
Jan 31, 2023
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Spain MPs back Europe's first paid 'menstrual leave'
Spanish lawmakers on Thursday voted through a bill granting paid medical leave to women who suffer from severe period pain, becoming the first European country to advance such legislation.
Dec 15, 2022
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Paid menstrual leave: a rare right
Many women have painful periods, but only a handful of countries, most of them in Asia, allow them to take time off work to recover.
Dec 15, 2022
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Missing the signs of endometriosis—new guidance for clinicians
Some cases of endometriosis in Australia are taking up to eight years to diagnose, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
Dec 6, 2022
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COVID-19 stress may be worsening endometriosis symptoms
Patients with endometriosis reported worse symptoms and impaired mental well-being, during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in Reproduction and Fertility. The research indicates that ...
Nov 4, 2022
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What you eat could contribute to your menstrual cramps
Despite the fact that menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) is the leading cause of school absences for adolescent girls, few girls seek treatment. An analysis of relevant studies suggests that diet may be a key contributor, specifically ...
Oct 13, 2022
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A teen girl's diet could impact her odds for menstrual pain
While working on a senior research project as part of her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, Serah Sannoh decided to analyze peer-reviewed studies on diet and menstrual period pain, partly because of her own struggles ...
Oct 12, 2022
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Research reveals menstrual education lacking in Australia
Research conducted by Western Sydney University reveals young people in Australia are not receiving adequate information or education about periods and menstrual management.
Sep 26, 2022
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