Working through the Menopause?
Menopausal symptoms can be difficult enough to manage at home, so how do you cope when you're expected to perform at work every day?
Millions of women in the UK are working through the menopause, often while juggling careers, family responsibilities and caring for others. Many are wondering how they can continue to perform at their best while managing symptoms that can have a significant impact on their daily lives.
Did you know?
Around 80% of workplaces still don't provide basic menopause support.
One in ten women leave their jobs because of menopausal symptoms.
Since April 2026, employers with more than 250 employees have been able to voluntarily publish evidence-based action plans alongside their gender pay gap reports, including measures to support employees experiencing menopause. These plans are expected to become mandatory from Spring 2027.
Is your organisation ready?
Effective workplace support should include:
A practical menopause policy.
Menopause awareness training for managers and staff.
Evidence-based action plans that provide personalised support, agreed timescales and regular reviews where appropriate.
Are you trying to carry on regardless?
Many women feel under pressure to be "superwoman." On the outside everything may appear fine, while inside you feel as though you're hanging on by your fingertips.
Does this sound familiar?
Hiding your symptoms?
Keeping your head down?
Struggling through each working day without asking for help?
Every woman's menopause experience is different, but many find the workplace particularly challenging.
Ask yourself:
Does your workplace actively support women's health?
Have you spoken to your line manager?
Have you received menopause awareness training?
Have you read your organisation's menopause policy?
How supportive are your HR, Occupational Health or Wellbeing teams?
Getting the right support
Trying to cope with work while feeling exhausted, anxious, struggling with brain fog or disrupted sleep isn't easy.
If you're taking HRT, ask yourself:
Why are you still experiencing symptoms?
Have you had an HRT review within the last 6 months?
Was your treatment adjusted if needed?
If menopausal symptoms are affecting your ability to work, speak to your line manager or HR department. They may be able to offer reasonable workplace adjustments or complete a workplace risk assessment, which should be reviewed regularly.
If you haven't yet been diagnosed with menopause or perimenopause, obtaining an accurate diagnosis is an important first step towards receiving the right treatment and support.
How Bourne2Care can help
At Bourne2Care we have delivered menopause awareness training to organisations across the UK and internationally.
Diane not only designs and delivers engaging face-to-face and online training but as a qualified Menopause Specialist she can also answer medical questions about menopause, HRT and treatment options.
Retaining experienced staff has never been more important.
Before you consider reducing your hours, accepting a demotion or taking early retirement because of your symptoms...Stop, contact Diane!
Book a consultation with Diane.
Diane is an experienced Nurse Practitioner and a British Menopause Society Registered Menopause Specialist. Becoming a Menopause Specialist requires extensive medical training and experience.
She can:
Diagnose perimenopause and menopause.
Review your current treatment.
Prescribe all forms of HRT, including body-identical testosterone where clinically appropriate.
Help you develop a treatment plan so you can feel like yourself again.
Sometimes, just one consultation is all that's needed.
Book online at www.bourne2care.co.uk
If you're unsure which appointment is right for you, book a free 15-minute Discovery Call and Diane will guide you to the most appropriate consultation.
Remember: You don't have to battle on with your menopausal symptoms alone. With the right support and often HRT your life will dramatically improve. Don't just take my word for it, read my google reviews.
