Menstrual Health Support Guide

Menstruation is a natural part of the female reproductive cycle, and yet shame and stigma around periods and menstruation remain for many women and female employees. 

According to research carried out by The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), only 12% of UK organisations provide support for menstruation and menstrual health, and yet more than two-thirds of women with menstrual symptoms have experienced a negative impact at work, such as reduced productivity, absenteeism, or a feeling of stigma or lack of support.  

15% of women surveyed also reported having a menstrual condition such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), or fibroids. Such conditions can be highly debilitating, causing severe pain, depression, irregular periods, and other symptoms that are often difficult for women to talk about openly at work.