A Hampshire MP has joined Menopause Mandate to highlight the impact of menopause on women's careers.
Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, joined Menopause Mandate during Menopause Awareness Month to highlight new research showing the significant impact of menopause on women’s careers and workplace participation.
The research, conducted in the Menopause Mandate 2025 Survey and supported by QVC, saw more than 15,000 women respond.
It found that 77 per cent of women said menopause symptoms had negatively affected them at work.
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Additionally, 40 per cent considered changing or leaving their job as a result, while 23 per cent had taken time off work in the past year due to menopause.
Ms Nokes said: "This is an issue I looked at closely with the Women and Equalities Select Committee when I was chair, and this research is a stark reminder of the very real impact menopause can have on women’s daily lives, including in the workplace.
"For many, it can affect not only health but also confidence and career progression.
"I’m pleased to support Menopause Mandate in their efforts to ensure this issue is understood and addressed across society."
The survey also found that 60 per cent of women said menopause support or benefits would make them more likely to recommend their employer as a great place to work.
Menopause affects millions of working women in the UK, many of whom are in their most experienced and productive years.
Menopause Mandate’s campaign focuses on raising awareness, encouraging open conversations in workplaces, and ensuring that women feel supported to stay and thrive in their careers.
Laura Biggs, founding director of Menopause Mandate, said: "This is a productivity and participation issue hiding in plain sight.
"Supporting women through menopause isn’t a perk, it’s a policy that helps deliver growth."
The data from the Menopause Mandate 2025 Survey also forms part of ongoing research with Professor Aimee Spector and the UCL Menopause Mind Lab, exploring the cognitive and mental health impact of menopause.
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