“The workplace has become more welcoming in baby steps,” according to Bonafide Health. “Women are reporting subtle advancements and more help from employers for their menopause symptoms.”
However, struggles in the workplace have remained consistent, according to the latest State of Menopause Study from the women’s health care company:

More than 1 in 10 employed respondents report that their employer offers accommodations for their symptoms, which is an increase of 4 percentage points over 2024.
Although half of women have no plans to change their work arrangements, three-quarters of women aged 40 to 49 report their symptoms have had a negative impact on at least one work-related aspect of their life
Four in 10 women overall and 46% of those aged 40 to 49 say that perimenopause (the transitional phase leading up to menopause) or menopause symptoms have negatively affected their ambition.

The onset, preparation for and initial treatment phase of symptoms remain the most tumultuous parts of the menopause journey, where women are being confronted with more clutter and less clarity. This year’s findings show younger women believe perimenopause is having a deeper impact on their lives than in previous years.

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Menopause support in the workplace growing, yet still face significant hurdles

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