The country's women and child development minister smriti irani has told the upper house of the parliament that menstrual leave could lead to discrimination against women in the workforce.

Debate over paid menstrual leave heats up in Rajya Sabha

Smriti Irani opposes menstruation leave policy, says it's 'not a handicap'

Indian Minister opposes menstrual leave

A new investigation has raised concerns over the safety of period pants. It has been found that these menstrual hygiene products contain high levels of silver. How effects can they have on your health?

Gravitas | New investigation reveals shocking details about menstrual hygiene product

Does brain structure change during menstruation? This is what research says

The changes that a woman's body is prone to menstruation is probably the most prominent one commonly referred to as periods - it's a monthly phenomena where the body discharges blood. But what causes modd swings in periods?

Menstruation: Study maps brain changes during periods

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A 7-year-old girl from the Indian city of Faridabad got her first period. Another one from Bengaluru started menstruating at the age of 8. According to a W.H.O. report, 17.5% of the world's adult experience infertility. Why is this happening? Is your lifestyle your own enemy? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: What is causing early puberty? | 17.5% of the world's adults battle infertility

Republicans in Florida are pushing for a bill to ban discussion of menstruation below sixth grade. Wyoming recently banned the sale of abortion pills. South Carolina has proposed a bill to punish abortion with the death penalty. What is happening in the U.S? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Florida considers ban on discussion of menstruation

Florida bill seeks to ban discussion on menstruation in schools before grade six

China’s state-owned railway operator has found itself at the centre of fierce debate for not selling sanitary pads on board trains. Despite increasing public awareness about women’s rights, menstruation is still a taboo topic in mainland China with many refusing to even speak about it.

China railway slammed for not selling menstrual products on board

'Menstrual leave' has always been a topic of debate. Some argue that it's a good step while others say it could hold women back. What do you think?

Spain to allow menstrual leaves: Which other countries are doing so?

The empowerment of girls begins with a healthy relationship with their bodies

Last year, in his address to the nation on independence day, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi touched on the topic of menstruation, which is still considered a taboo subject by many. The PM spoke about various efforts made by the government to make sanitary pads accessible to all. Various individuals and organisations are also working towards spreading awareness about menstrual hygiene - one such hygiene champion is Irfana Zargar. She has made it her life's mission to distribute free sanitary kits to women who need them in Nowshera, Srinagar. WION's Johan castell travelled to the valley to meet 'The Padwoman of Kashmir.'

Kashmir Connect: Meet the 'Padwoman of Kashmir'

In Ireland, a grocery chain addresses 'period poverty' with free products

France makes period products free for students

Scotland becomes world's first country to make menstrual products free

China: 'Stand by her' group begins campaign to install sanitary pad dispensers for ending period shaming

Many women returned from Sabarimala temple after learning rituals: District collector Nooh

Myths and menstruation: Overcoming Pakistan's period taboo

Inside Kathikhera, the small UP village that inspired Oscar winning film 'Period. End Of Sentence'

Nepalese women dies in outlawed 'menstruation hut'

These two women, Reshma and Shalina, had tried to visit Sabarimala earlier in the month as well but failed to enter the temple.

Sabarimala: Two women make second attempt to enter temple, forced to return

The report by charity WaterAid and UNICEF found most countries in the region fell well short of the World Health Organization standard of one toilet for every 25 girls, making it difficult for students to attend school during their periods

Third of girls in South Asia miss school during periods: Study

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