Dhaka: Women are live-tweeting their periods at the Irish Prime Minister in a bid to overturn the country’s strict anti-abortion laws.

An Irish comedian Grainne Maguire began the social media protest earlier this week by telling Enda Kenny, the country’s leader, about her menstrual cycle, reported the Express.

Following Maguire’s step, now women across Ireland are taking to Twitter to share details of their periods, accompanied by the hashtag #repealthe8th.

Abortion is a criminal offence according to the controversial eighth amendment — adopted in 1983 — of the country’s constitution.

Maguire, who has more than 6,000 Twitter followers, urged women to join the campaign on Monday.

She tweeted: ‘Since we know how much the Irish state cares about our reproductive parts — I call my womb Ireland’s assembly.

The comic added: ‘I think it’s only fair that the women of Ireland let our leader @EdnaKennyTD know the full details of our menstrual cycle.

‘Hey @EdnaKennyTD just so you know, I got my period two days ago. Pretty heavy flow at first but now just occasional spotting.’

Anne Cole joined the hashtag, writing: ‘Day 1 and counting, another cycle begins. Maybe this one will end differently. Either way – my body, my choice.’

Joanne O’Sullivan told Kenny: ‘Day 5 and the flow is petering out, like your political power.’

And Imelda Maguire said: ‘Hey @EndaKennyTD, my flow is a little lighter today. I might even be able to leave the house soon!’

This summer human rights charity Amnesty International claimed pregnant women are putting their lives at risk if they remain in Ireland.

Spokesman Salil Shetty said: ‘The human rights of women are violated on a daily basis because of a constitution that treats them like child-bearing vessels.

‘Women who need abortions are treated like criminals, stigmatised and forced to travel abroad, taking a serious toll on their mental and physical health.’