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Menstrual Statistics
• Around one in six people (17%) have considered leaving work due to a lack of support in relation to their menopause symptoms, and a further 6% have left work.
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• 73% of employees surveyed have experienced symptoms related to menopause transition.
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• The most common symptoms reported are psychological such as mood disturbances, anxiety, depression, memory loss, panic attacks, loss of confidence and reduced concentration. These are reported by two-thirds (67%).
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• Two-thirds (67%) of women (aged 40 to 60 in employment) with experience of menopausal symptoms say they have had a mostly negative effect on them at work.
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• Over half of respondents (53%) were able to think of a time when they were unable to go into work due to their menopause symptoms.
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• 80% of people with Endometriosis said it had affected their mental health and 95% said it had a negative impact on their wellbeing.
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• 73% of women have lied when taking a sick day due to periods due to fear of being judged by their manager.
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There is still work to do to ensure that people feel supported in the workplace surrounding Menstrual Health.
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Source: https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/reports/menopause-workplace-experiences/