A Study on Occupational stress and its effect on the menstrual health of female employees working in Sales and Marketing with special reference to Delhi NCR

Surishi Sharma

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.83684

A Study on Occupational stress and its effect on the menstrual health of female employees working in Sales and Marketing with special reference to Delhi NCR

Author(s)	Ms. Surishi Sharma
Country	India
Abstract	This study is about how work stress impacts the menstrual health of female employees in sales and marketing in Delhi NCR. The investigation adopted a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional approach, collected data from 50 respondents, and used a structured questionnaire examining work-related stressors, menstrual patterns, PMS symptoms, coping behaviours, and organizational support. It is found from the research that a high workload, irregular working hours, competitive pressure, and travelling are the factors that affect menstrual health most severely. About half of the women reported that their menstrual cycles were irregular, and 88% said they had PMS symptoms, and more than 60% of the stress periods they had missed their menstruations. The findings of this study are consistent with the global evidence showing a strong connection between mental stress and irregular menstruation as well as increased symptom severity. Studies have shown that the female workforce lacks proper infrastructure and supportive policies in their workplaces. While clean restrooms were appreciated, only 23% of people were fully satisfied. Providing sanitary napkins during fieldwork and giving menstrual leave were two of the most limited benefits that led to the reflection of concerns in the international reviews of workplace menstrual hygiene and gender-sensitive environments. Women's coping mechanisms were inadequate as most of them reported self-medication, caffeine consumption, and irregular sleep patterns, which led to the increase of their stress and menstrual discomfort. They want to have stress management programs, menstrual wellness initiatives, and flexible work policies at their workplaces. The article states that stressful and heavy workloads that cannot be managed have a very negative impact on the menstrual health of women, thus there is an urgent need for a complete reform of the workplace environment. The implementation of such measures as menstrual-friendly policies, better hygiene facilities, mental health support, and the removal of stigma will not only ensure the well-being of women but also increase their productivity and make the working environment more inclusive, especially for those who are in a high-stress professional role which is a typical gender division of labor scenario where women predominate.
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-07-24
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.83684

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