AIBU for thinking this is not an excuse for calling in sick?

[BlueCat2010]

In an office job, small company, with a relaxed environment - the excuse given was heavy period. Bearing in mind this is the busiest time of year for us would I be unreasonable in thinking this is a bullshit excuse?

I have fairly heavy periods but deal with them by visiting the loo frequently, so can't see how this can be used as an excuse for not turning up to work.

I genuinely want to know what the mumsnet jury think please

I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis by laparoscopy after finally having my problems taken seriously. My periods involved vomiting, diarhoea, and near fainting as I was in so much pain. Yabu.

I suspect she hasn't BU for 8 months though. Give her a break

YABU. My friend ended up having a blood transfusion she was that heavy.

I know this is an old thread, but last period I had to crawl to the kitchen to get codine As the pain was bad

I used to vomit and flood. You wouldn't expect me to work with vomiting from anything else.

I'm currently on four different types of tablets, to be taken 3 times a day because of my periods. Until you've experienced them you have no idea how bad they can be.

I honestly though I was in labour

this is a Zombie thread