PAIN RELIEF

SPAIN has become the first European country to allow women to take medical leave for being on their period.

The Spanish government has now passed the ‘period pain’ law, allowing women to stay at home for a few hours during the working day or take medical leave if pain prevents them from working. The law, which passed by 185 votes in favour to 154 against, recognises menstrual health as part of the country’s right to gender equality in health.

be suitable for therapeutic tasks.

All kinds of breeds ranging from large to small were used in the Barcelona study, which was supported by ‘La Caixa’ Foundation and animal food manufacturer Purina.

“The rule is going to stop being a taboo,” Minister for Equality Irene Montero said. Menstrual leave is currently offered only in a small number of countries around the world, including Japan, Indonesia, Zambia, South Korea and Taiwan.