Gedis Grudzinskas
Hey ladies! Wouldn’t it be nice to get some time off work when its “that time of the month”?
Renowned UK-based international obstetrics and gynaecology doctor, Gedis Grudzinskas, advocates that women who suffer from
period pains and don’t feel very well should get a paid leave each month, Daily Mail reports.
“Some
women feel really grotty when menstruating. Coming into work is a
struggle and they feel lousy. When you feel like that, it’s harder to
take pride in your work or perform as well. This is about employers
being sensible and aware.
During that period, most women experience psychological and physiological discomfort.
It would be one to three days each month, separate to sick leave entitlement – it is not sickness, after all,” he said.
Menstrual leave is already reportedly being practiced in countries like Indonesia and Japan.
The practice is said to have emerged
in the 1920s and 1930s, when female employees were young, and working
conditions were hectic. Due to a lack of sanitary materials for managing
menstruation, it was difficult for women, especially those in the
transportation and factory industries to cope.
According to reports, “there was also a belief that taking leave
while menstruating prevented problems during pregnancy and childbirth,
such as miscarriage and premature labour.”
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