Empowering Women: Countries Leading The Way With Menstrual Leaves
In the fight for gender equality, some countries are taking progressive steps to support women's health and workplace rights. One such initiative gaining momentum worldwide is the provision of menstrual leaves. These leaves acknowledge the unique challenges women face during menstruation and aim to promote their well-being and productivity. Let's delve into the countries at the forefront of this movement:
May 05, 2024, 19:16 PM IST
PCOS Awareness Month: Don't blindly follow influencers; fight stigma with right information, say experts
While obesity can exacerbate the symptoms of PCOS, there is no conclusive study that points out these two conditions are caused by each other. It is this very weight stigma that defers women from seeing a doctor as many have reportedly been shamed for being overweight.
Sep 09, 2022, 11:49 AM IST
First menstrual period at younger age linked to chronic pain: Study
Women with younger age at menarche were more likely to have chronic pain.
Mar 08, 2022, 15:37 PM IST
United Kingdom abolishes tampon tax to end period poverty
The move 'honours a government commitment to scrap the tax and is part of a wider strategy to make sanitary products affordable and available for all women'.
Jan 03, 2021, 16:55 PM IST
Sanitary pads need to be made biodegradable
Periods: The word is no longer taboo. Both women and men, in recent times, have spoken out about menstrual health and there has been quite a lot of awareness over it through films and other medium.
Apr 03, 2018, 13:44 PM IST
Heavy bleeding during menstruation? It could soon be a thing of the past
The team discovered that lowered levels of oxygen – known as hypoxia – stimulates the production of HIF-1, which drives repair of the womb lining.
Jan 29, 2018, 14:20 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Class VII student commits suicide after teacher chides her over period stains
The incident took place in Tirunelvelli, over 600 kms from Chennai.
Sep 01, 2017, 14:48 PM IST
