Spain’s recent proposed bill to grant women up to three days of menstrual leave a month has made headlines, as the European country looks to add itself to a handful of countries around the world that provide for menstrual leave. With Lembah Jaya MP Haniza Mohamed Talha urging Putrajaya to consider doing the same, we take a look how much period pain affects a women’s physical and mental health (and thus their productivity), and whether such a move should be legislated or left in the hands of employers.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories:  wellness

Tags:  period camps,  periods,  menstruation,  menstrual hygiene,  menstrual health,  women's health,  endometriosis,