We know the menstrual cycle is part of a woman's daily life so women are expected to just deal with it as they go their usual routine at work or school. Sure, some women have a higher pain tolerance than others but this study says it's more disruptive than we think.
"Menstruation-related symptoms cause a great deal of lost productivity, and presenteeism is a bigger contributor to this than absenteeism," the research paper said.
"There is an urgent need for more focus on the impact of these symptoms, especially in women aged under 21 years, for discussions of treatment options with women of all ages and, ideally, more flexibility for women who work or go to school."
The biggest issue here is that though it's natural for women, it doesn't mean that they should just buckle up and endure the pain especially when it's too unbearable. Employers should consider the situations women experience if they want them to be more productive and fulfilled at work.
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