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October 2, 2025BMJ OpenOpen Access

Mindsets and menses: decoding young women’s attitudes towards menstrual leave – an observational study from South India

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NGNeethu GeorgePMPavithra MahendranKKKarthikeyan Kulothungan

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Observational study reveals support for menstrual leave among young women, highlighting concerns about stigma and stereotypes.

Key Points

  • The majority of young women supported menstrual leave for hygiene and managing dysmenorrhea, indicating widespread support.
  • 82.3% of participants believed menstrual leave is important for maintaining hygiene, while 75.8% view it as crucial for pain management.
  • Medical students, those with education-oriented families, and individuals affected by menstrual interference displayed more positive attitudes towards menstrual leave.
  • Findings suggest structured menstrual leave policies could balance biological needs with concerns about stigma and gender stereotypes.

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George et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de79685b556a9128e1abc6https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-096425
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