Many Filipino women experience different types of dysmenorrhea with varying levels of pain and underlying conditions.
, which seeks to grant paid menstrual leave of at most two days per month to female employees in both the private and public sectors.
In her explanatory note, Brosas explained that dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation is “poorly treated and ignored” by health professionals and even women themselves, and that women need flexibility and support in managing their reproductive health without facing negative consequences.. “The real impact of menstruation on women and society is underestimated,” Santos said in the explanatory note.
“By pursuing this bill, we are not only acknowledging and protecting the women’s health but also, we are raising awareness to avoid stigmatization and ensure that individuals receive the right support,” Santos added.during menstruation. It manifests through different symptoms, including cramps and pain in the lower abdomen, low back pain, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and headaches.
is the pain felt around one to two days before or during menstruation, and lasts from one to three days. It is marked by abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and sometimes irritable bowel or diarrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is usually caused by strong contraction of the uterus, which interrupts blood flow. This decreases oxygen in the uterus, causing pain.
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