The £3.7 Billion Taboo: Why Menstrual Health is a Business Critical Issue

: We need to stop treating menstrual health as a "private inconvenience" and start seeing it for what it is: a major economic driver.

For decades, the business world has operated on a 24-hour, linear cycle—a model that completely ignores the biological reality of 51% of the population. But new research suggests this "ignore and push through" culture is costing the UK economy a staggering £3.7 billion every year in absenteeism alone due to severe period pain.

According to a 2024 report by the NHS Confederation, when we add conditions like endometriosis and fibroids into the mix, the total economic impact of untreated or unsupported menstrual health issues reaches nearly £11 billion annually.

For the female founder, these aren't just national statistics—they are daily realities. A recent CIPD survey found that 69% of women have had a negative experience at work because of their symptoms. Yet, only 12% of organisations provide any form of menstrual health support.

At Point Period., we believe that when you ignore your biology, you aren't being "professional"—you’re being inefficient. Productivity isn't about working the same way every day; it's about syncing your high-stakes tasks with your high-energy windows.

Supporting menstrual health isn't just "nice to do"; it’s a strategy to reclaim billions in lost productivity.