Is a bad period a valid sick leave excuse?

@Magnolia i've never had to claim sick leave on this before so I'm not prepared for the reception.

@Peppa I understand. Just know that you have a right to this.

@boklenholley7 thank you. You're so amazing with all your advice. I need to get to the health shop asap. Honestly. I've never had it so bad. 4 days late must be the root cause.

@Miram thank you Cosmo's. :-(

@nedkelly It should be and HR would help you with that.

@SomeLikeItHot Not all places of work have a HR department - just call in sick as advise them you are unwell

@nedkelly @SomeLikeItHot the only evidence I have is the fact that I'll still be bleeding tomorrow and for the next 6 days... this isn't something I usually experience.
I usually just get on with it.

@Selah I work in healthcare and with a female boss. It's the least sympathetic industry they'd likely say, pop a pill and suck it up. Nature of the job means I'm on the go none stop. I can't face the embarrassment of leaking on top of this pain.
I literally feel like I've just had an iud fitted. It's so bad.

@Peppa you dont have to tell them why

@Selah well unfortunately they've just sent a message asking what's wrong.
And if I can let them know by 12 if I'm able to return tomorrow.

@Peppa I was hoping that you would see that was an obvious joke. I can't imagine how hard it is. Fuck work. Take care of yourself.

@SW-User honestly, the way I feel right now there's not much chance of a sense of humor.
This is my worst nightmare calling in sick for a bad period. But I really don't have it in me. Thanks. And I'll try and do my best, I must return tomorrow. I can't bare taking the time like this.

@Peppa take good care