How to manage the menopause at work

"Even if there’s nothing official, your employer has responsibility for your health and safety at work.

And if your symptoms are affecting your work, it’s important to let them know as you would with any medical issue," says Dr Newson.

Are you the boss? Your menopause symptoms may have an impact on colleagues, clients or employees, so you should discuss the issue with them, too.

Talk to colleagues also going through the menopause; you could even set up a ‘menopause café’ at work.

If you feel you’re being treated unfairly because of your menopause symptoms, consult Acas (see below) for free legal advice.¹⁰