Menopause: Four out of Five Suggest no Workplace Support

Davina McCall recently shone the spotlight on menopause during an insightful documentary that highlighted some startling trends.

Featuring a 4,000-strong respondent survey, the findings showed 70% of the 45-55-year-old target group had suffered from brain fog due to menopause.

Nearly half said their ability to work was affected, with in excess of 80% admitting their workplace offered little or no support with problems associated with menopause and its impact on the body.

Discussing her own experiences during menopause, presenter McCall told the Channel 4 documentary: “Brain fog is horrific. When I had it, I couldn’t read autocues, something weird happened to my eyes, I couldn’t read celebrities’ names.

“I seriously thought I was going to have to give up presenting and when I was asked if I was okay I said ‘yes’.

“I was so full of shame about what was going on. I just couldn’t talk to people and it breaks my heart that ten years later women are still struggling, still ashamed of something that is completely natural.”

Menopause can show through a variety of symptoms, including hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes, palpitations, weight gain, and slowed metabolism.

The study found 10% had left their work because of symptoms, with one in 12 avoiding going for a promotion because of menopause.

If you have any symptoms of menopause, Onhealth’s dedicated team can help with appropriate and tailored support as you seek to manage and reduce your symptoms.

By ordering a health screening package, to assess cardiovascular, liver, and metabolic markers, along with vitamin and mineral levels, our medical professionals will be able to determine the best path forward for you in controlling your symptoms.

To be taken to our dedicated page, click here and see how you can start the process.