Period Pain

• Spain may soon legislate paid menstrual leave. Should Canada follow suit?

  A gynecologist in Toronto says what's happening in Spain is getting Canadians to talk about periods and menstrual pain more openly and seriously.

  Health

  May 28
  
• Spain becomes 1st Western country to offer time off work for period pain

  A reform bill introduced by the Spanish government seeks to grant the right to menstrual leave, would remove sales tax on sanitary products, and would improve abortion access.

  Health

  May 12
  
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• High school education program aims to break ‘silence’ around endometriosis

  Women with endometriosis might live in pain for years before they're diagnosed. Now, a new program aims to teach teens to recognize the symptoms.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2020
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• Period pain can make women lose nearly 9 days of productivity a year: study

  The Dutch study found that a majority of women did not ask for time off when dealing with period pain.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 28, 2019
• CBD vaginal suppositories: What are they, what are they used for, and are they safe?

  There is basic scientific evidence that CBD vaginal suppositories can help with menstrual cramps and other medical issues.

  Health

  Sep 20, 2018
• Italy debates paid ‘menstrual leave’ but experts warn it could increase gender bias at work

  Though menstrual leave may be appealing to those who struggle with painful period symptoms, experts warn it could set women back in their careers.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2017
• Calgary mom urges others not to dismiss endometriosis pain

  "I wasn't able to hang out with my friends because my stomach cramps were so bad."

  Health

  Mar 23, 2017
• Should women be entitled to time off work during their periods?

  A British business is making waves with its official "period policy." The new plan will allow female staff to take time off each month when they're menstruating, without taking a sick day.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2016