A 2019 BMJ study found that up to 14% of women took time off work during their menstrual periods due to symptoms such as heavy bleeding and period pain, with 3.4% reporting absenteeism almost every monthly menstrual cycle. Furthermore, over 80% found themselves less productive due to their period symptoms for 23.2 days a year on average. Unfortunately, period pain is incredibly common. Many might manage it with home remedies…
Category: Gynaecological health
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Why should reproductive health be a part of your mental health benefits?
Read moreCOVID-19 and the shift to remote working has catalysed the demand for mental health benefits – it is now a “must have” for employers in 2021. In fact, in a recent survey, 91% of respondents stated that a company’s culture should support mental health. It is no coincidence that mental well-being is included in how reproductive health is defined by the World Health Organisation, stating that “Reproductive health is a…
Menopause 101: The Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
Read moreKey takeaways: Menopause is confirmed after someone experiences no periods after 12 months. Menopause is a natural phenomenon; however, it can also result in case of surgical removal of the uterus or ovaries. The average age of menopause is between mid 40s-50s but a small number of people may experience it before this age, this is called premature menopause. Peri-menopause refers to the time before menopause when hormone changes start…