Why does it matter?
Can you imagine the worst possible pain, even when you're not menstruating? Or heavy bleeding outside of your cycle? That's exactly the reality of endometriosis – a chronic disease that is estimated to affect up to 1 in 10 women . In the Czech Republic, this is hundreds of thousands of women, and yet they wait an average of 7-9 years for a diagnosis.
For many employees, managing this illness at work is a huge challenge. Pain, fatigue, frequent doctor visits or concentration problems often lead to absenteeism, reduced productivity and a sense of isolation. This has an impact not only on the women themselves, but also on the companies.
What it means to be an “endometriosis-friendly” employer
An endometriosis-friendly employer understands that the health of its people is also behind their performance. Such a workplace:
- takes endometriosis into account within HR policies and wellbeing programs ,
- provides flexibility (home office, schedule adjustment, opportunity to rest)
- thinking about options in the office
- ensures awareness and training of managers ,
- opens a safe dialogue without stigmatization .
It is not enough to just have “good will.” You need to have clear criteria, tools, and a trained team.
How Femvie helps employers
At Femvia, we have created a model that helps companies become an endometriosis-friendly workplace and other cyclical challenges:
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Audit and recommendations – together we will evaluate how your organization is currently doing and what needs to be improved
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Workshops and training – for HR, management and employees to know what endometriosis is and how to specifically support colleagues who live with it
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Educational programs – practical materials, overviews and tools for sensitive communication and burnout prevention
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Strategic consulting – we will help you set up an official policy that meets inclusion criteria and wellbeing standards
- Sustainable and safe menstrual supplies right in the toilets
Our 2025 data shows that over 80% of women experience negative effects of their periods at work, and 62% have had to leave work due to missing products or severe pain. Endometriosis is one of the main reasons for these difficulties.
Why is it important for businesses too?
Supporting employees with endometriosis is not only ethical, but also makes business sense:
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reduces absenteeism and turnover,
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increases productivity and loyalty,
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improves the company's reputation and attractiveness for new talents,
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contributes to the achievement of ESG and diversity goals
First step? Contact us
If you want to make your workplace “endometriosis-friendly,” let us know. We’ll be happy to show you what steps to take—from quick changes to long-term strategy.
👉 At Femvie, we help companies create an environment where women's health is not a taboo, but part of the corporate culture.
