'Excuse My Uterus': Woman Discusses Menstrual Pain At Work, HR Issues 'Verbal Warning'

A troubling incidence has occurred at a time when firms are increasingly developing menstrual leave policies to accommodate and support female employees experiencing symptoms that may affect their work day.

HR Gives 'Verbal Warning' To Woman For Talking About Period Pain With Coworker

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A lady received an unexpected "verbal warning" at work for discussing her menstrual pain with a coworker, despite the fact that she did not initiate the topic.

The woman's story inspired an outpouring of support and empathy on social media after she shared it on Reddit. The post, which was published the day before, received nearly 8,000 upvotes. Some even recalled and shared similar job experiences.

Excuse my uterus then, damn.
by u/_debunct in antiwork

"I just got a verbal warning for discussing my period on the job," the woman conveyed her displeasure. Because I'm a supervisor, evidently the requirements are 'different' because I made someone 'uncomfortable. I didn't even bring it up because one of my supervisees was complaining about period cramps. I informed her I was as well. That was the end of it."

"Got a talking to from the same HR lady who gave a lecture last year on gender inequality in the workplace," she continued. Her words of wisdom? "Take less time getting ready in the morning so that men will take you seriously."

Internet wasn't happy about it

Reddit users raced to the comment area shortly after the post was shared to express their thoughts. "How is that inappropriate?" one user asked. "As a manager, I've had staff call in sick due to menstrual cramps. One of them had to go to the hospital as a result of it. It's an unavoidable topic concerning employee well-being, and your coworkers must mature."

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by u/SuckerForNoirRobots from discussion Excuse my uterus then, damn.
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Another wrote, "Lolol I came into work miserable one time and my boss asked me what was wrong. I said I¡¯m in a lot of pain (cramping) and a few minutes later he brought me a huge chocolate bar. Coolest response from a male co worker ever haha."

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by u/Zen_Tribe from discussion Excuse my uterus then, damn.
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Another added, "I do autopsies for a living. Part of my job is removing uterus and ovaries. Every day the techs are elbows deep in someone. One dude tech would leave the room if we started talking about. I just didn't get it. It's childish at that point."

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by u/iremovebrains from discussion Excuse my uterus then, damn.
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"I'm sorry, I can't think of an appropriate response to your feedback, could you give me a moment?" Walk off laughing in a derisory manner," added another."

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by u/Sea-Check-9062 from discussion Excuse my uterus then, damn.
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