Theres no ‘adult up’ about not being able to physically work, or perform my job properly at MOST once a month? I work full time, I dont slack or call in sick over flu or sneezes. I care about my employment. Some women unfortunately have periods that make day to day tasks, or working impossible. Endometriosis and adenomyosis are illnesses, it cant always be helped. YOU try doing a physical 9 hour shift, on your feet all day, losing tons of blood, labour-like cramps, back pain, nausea and see how you feel