Menstruation Policy

As someone who does menstrate, I can't see how a policy could be of any use. We have around 200 female employees but only around 7 require leave or need to go home early due to having their period. Periods aren't a one size fits all issue and a specific policy would be a lot of work to maybe accommodate a small number of employees. There is also the risk that a menstruation policy (assuming it gives the person menstruating time off, reduced hours, lighter duties etc) could possibly be abused by other menstrating employees who previously had no issues whilst working

As one who used to menstruate and is now in the joys of the menopause, I am also sceptical about having Menstruation and Menopause policies. As David says, there is a danger of having a policy for every conceivable condition (not intended as a pun, sorry!). I'm all for supporting all employees, whatever their illness, condition or stage of life being given appropriate support and advice, practical where needed (sanitary wear, access to cool spaces, flexible approach to working on particularly bad days) but that should apply to everyone and only differ in the actual practical support.

As one who used to menstruate and is now in the joys of the menopause, I am also sceptical about having Menstruation and Menopause policies. As David says, there is a danger of having a policy for every conceivable condition (not intended as a pun, sorry!). I'm all for supporting all employees, whatever their illness, condition or stage of life being given appropriate support and advice, practical where needed (sanitary wear, access to cool spaces, flexible approach to working on particularly bad days) but that should apply to everyone and only differ in the actual practical support.