Improving recognition in the UK for menopause-related challenges to women's working life

Post Reprod Health. 2017 Dec;23(4):165-169. doi: 10.1177/2053369117734714. Epub 2017 Oct 30.

Abstract

This paper is based on an invited presentation to the British Menopause Society conference in May 2016, about the author's research on women's experience of the menopause and work in the UK. It summarises that work and considers recommendations for employers, women and healthcare practitioners who advise them.

Keywords: Employers; menopause; work.

MeSH terms

  • Employment*
  • Female
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Menopause* / physiology
  • Menopause* / psychology
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Health*
  • Organizational Culture
  • Truth Disclosure
  • United Kingdom
  • Work Performance
  • Workplace / organization & administration*