The Menopause And Work

Women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group in the workforce. As more employees go through the menopause during their working lives, employers need to be aware of the impact in the workplace.

Introduction

The menopause is said to have occurred when there have been no menstrual cycles for 12 consecutive months, but a woman can be affected by the symptoms for a long time before then. This perimenopausal period (typically referred to as 'going through the menopause') can last four to six years before the natural menopause.

Surgical menopause is where surgery to remove a woman's ovaries begins the menopause process, regardless of the woman's age. Transgender men and people who are intersex or identify as non-binary may also experience menopause and the symptoms that go with it.