Women still quit their jobs because of lack of support for menopause from employers

According to a survey, more than 1 in 10 women who are menopausal have considered quitting work due to lack of support from their employers. This number rises to 21% of those between the ages of 45 and 54.

In a survey of 1,000 women conducted by HR consultancy Hoomph, 15% of respondents said they had considered quitting their jobs because of menopausal symptoms. This was especially true in sectors with high stress levels such as healthcare and technology. The figure rose dramatically among women between 45 and 54.

Hoomph reported that a significant 70% of women felt their employers did not support them during this crucial life transition. This highlights the urgent need for better resources and support systems at work.

More than half (53%) of women surveyed said that menopause affects their daily work life. This figure rises to 70% for women aged 45-54.

More than two thirds (69%) working and retired women wish they were more informed about the menopause prior to experiencing it.

The report encouraged businesses of all sizes adopt policies that are menopause friendly, and encourage employers to support their employees during this natural stage in life.

Sarah Stevens, Lisa Hallewell and the co-founders at hoomph said that they had experienced menopause themselves and were aware of how little support and awareness there was. It’s high time businesses stepped up to break the stigma and create inclusive environments so women didn’t suffer in silence.

In a separate BBC Panorama investigation , the Care Quality Commission is investigating information concerning clinics operated by one of TV’s most famous menopause doctors.

BBC Panorama reported that Dr Louise Newson also lost her British Menopause Society Accreditation for prescribing high doses hormone replacement therapy.

More than a dozen of her patients at Newson Health, a privately run clinic, have told the BBC that they experienced complications. Some patients developed a thickening in their womb lining, which could be a precursor to cancer.

Newson Health responded by saying that it uses a wealth clinical experience and data in order to treat each patient on an individual basis, to provide the best menopause care possible.

Panorama was told by the CQC that it is following up on information received in order to determine if any risk exists for people who use the service, and if further action is required.