Majority of UK working woman uncomfortable discussing menopause with bosses

A study among 355 women in either part- or full-time work found that 69% of respondents experiencing perimenopause or menopause stated their work has been impacted by the condition. Around one quarter (23%) of women have taken time off from work due to health appointments and their symptoms, while more than one in five (22%) admitted to making mistakes or missing deadlines. While two-thirds of women feel uncomfortable talking about how their menopause symptoms affect their work with their line managers, 27% of respondents said they were able to confide in their boss. However, aroun...