Women across the globe of all status and stature experience Aunt Flo's wrath ranging from once a month sometimes upwards to three straight. Symptoms can often be crippling and in rare cases, can leave them immobilized, making the work place a living nightmare.
Allowing them to take the week of their period off to recover and get into proper shape would do wonders not only for their bodies, but increase overall work productivity. Without the need to worry about workplace leakage, or crippling cramps, they can exercise better confidence in the work place, and be comfortable doing it.
Add in "period leave" compensation payment, and they can rest knowing that they won't be hindering anyone by taking the necessary time off .