Breaking The Taboo: How Workplaces Can Support Women During Menstruation

INTRODUCTION

Menstruation is a monthly cycle that every woman undergoes. The cycle of menstruation usually starts when a girl reaches the age group of 11 to 14 years and it ends after the woman attains the age of 45 to 50 Years. A normal cycle of menstruation lasts between 3 to 5 days. During menstruation the body of a woman prepares itself for pregnancy.

However, every woman has different experiences during menstruation. For some woman it is like a normal day where she does not face any problem on the other hand for some woman the experience is not very good as they might face heavy bleeding problem, leg, back or stomach cramp, excessive mood swings, bloating, etc. This is the reason why many women are not able to focus completely on their work. For example, they are not able to complete their task on time, not able to interact with the clients, etc. Also they cannot skip their work or take a leave from job in the fear of losing their job. This is the reason for