If your health If gynecological symptoms affect your studies, you can benefit from gynecological leave to allow you to better manage your symptoms and continue your studies in good conditions.
What is gynecological leave?
This device
allows you to be legitimately absent from classes if your health gynecological diagnosis is disabling or characteristic of a chronic condition. For example, if you suffer from endometriosis, heavy periods, or another chronic condition, whether the diagnosis is confirmed or not.
Why was gynecological leave introduced at Grenoble Alpes University?
In France, nearly one in ten menstruating people suffer from endometriosis, and one in two has painful periods. These disorders health can have a direct impact on your studies.
The introduction of gynecological leave is one of the main actions of a new plan from the University of Grenoble Alpes for equality between women and men. The objective is simple: to reduce the inequalities that can arise from these problems of health on your academic journey.
How to benefit from gynecological leave?
No medical documentation is required for these absences. Your simple declaration is sufficient.
If your condition health gynecological is disabling or chronic (endometriosis, hemorrhagic periods, etc.)
You can
fill out a declaration form and submit it to your academic administrator at the start of the academic year. You will then be entitled to an unlimited number of justified absences.
You will need to renew this declaration every year.
Your data is protected and will be deleted at the end of the academic year.
If your problems are occasional (period pain, cramps, headaches, etc.)
You can benefit from an unjustified absence, within the limit of the days authorized by the study regulations of your school, faculty or institute.
If you are absent from an exam or continuous assessment, the study regulations for your training course will apply.
How can I benefit from medical monitoring?
This leave is intended to make your daily life easier, but
it does not replace medical monitoring. If you suffer from chronic or recurring pain, we strongly encourage you to consult professionals in health .
Services are available to support you, such as
service of health student from Grenoble or the
Valence youth health center, which offer consultations with gynecologists and counselors.
