75% of perimenopausal women would welcome additional workplace support

Aviva's Menopause Report

Jaskeet Briah
clock • 2 min read

Around 75% of perimenopausal women said they would welcome additional support for menopause and women's health, according to Aviva.

The provider has published a Menopause Report, surveying 2,436 women aged between 35-64 in the UK, which looked into women's experiences of menopause and the role of employers in supporting. Nearly half (47%) of perimenopausal women said their symptoms have affected their ability to work, while 73% reported an impact on their mental health.  Around 37% were concerned that perimenopause could lead to them considering giving up work earlier than planned. One in ten perimenopausal women and 17% of post-menopausal women have changed roles or jobs due to menopause.  Across all stages of...

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