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title: Are menstrual leave policies common in Indian companies? | Niyora
description: This study surveyed 500 female employees about menstrual leave policies in Indian companies. The abstract does not report findings about whether menstrual lea
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Survey study, 2023

# Are menstrual leave policies common in Indian companies?

This study surveyed 500 female employees about menstrual leave policies in Indian companies. The abstract does not report findings about whether menstrual leave is common or whether it helps women.

 Early or limited evidence

500 female employees in Indian companies

## What they did

Cross-sectional survey of 500 female employees in Indian companies. Researchers also interviewed HR managers and women's rights representatives about menstrual leave policies.

## What they found

The study describes typical PMS symptoms (physical: cramping, backache, bloating, constipation, muscle pain; behavioral: mood swings, appetite changes, insomnia) and notes that menstrual leave is debated in India. However, the abstract does not report specific findings about prevalence or effectiveness.

## What it means for you

This study is about workplace policy rather than health treatment. It explores whether companies offer time off for menstruation, which is debated in India. The abstract does not provide data on whether menstrual leave helps women or how common it is.

500

Survey participants

28

Average days between menstrual cycles

4-7

Typical duration of menstruation (days)

## About the study

Original title IMPLEMENTATION OF MENSTRUAL LEAVE POLICY IN INDIAN COMPANIES Authors Surabhi Pal, Pami Sutradhar, Daniel Issac et al. Journal INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT Year 2023 Study design Survey study Participants 500 What was tested Menstrual leave policy (observational) Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem26152](https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem26152)

## Topics

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