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flag A UK petition for paid menstrual leave, backed by 100,000+ signatures, is under review after a woman’s endometriosis diagnosis following years of dismissed pain.

flag Sophie Buchan, diagnosed with endometriosis in 2025 after 11 years of unrelenting pain and medical dismissal, shares how doctors repeatedly told her she was faking symptoms or suggested pregnancy would cure her, despite the condition often causing infertility. flag Her journey, marked by skepticism, ineffective treatments, and multiple negative scans, reflects a broader systemic issue where women’s chronic pain is minimized. flag A UK petition for statutory paid menstrual leave, backed by over 100,000 signatures, is now under parliamentary review, aiming to provide up to three days of paid leave monthly for those with endometriosis and similar conditions, modeled on a 2025 Portuguese law.

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