We’re here to break down barriers and push forward to change how women’s health is understood, supported and prioritised, including in the workplace. Menopause should never be a taboo topic, especially when so many women are navigating symptoms while juggling work, family life and everything in between.
Some menopause symptoms can be debilitating enough to affect daily routines, work performance, and overall confidence. Many women avoid applying for new roles or seeking progression because they fear their symptoms will be misunderstood or dismissed. In fact, for many women the biggest challenge isn’t the symptoms themselves, it’s the silence surrounding menopause at work.
You are not alone.
The reality: what women are experiencing
- 67% of women feel their menopause symptoms have a negative impact on their work.
- 47% of women who needed time off due to symptoms felt unable to tell their employer the real reason.
- 84% of women who receive no workplace support say their symptoms negatively affect them at work, compared with 71% who feel supported.
- 17% of women have considered leaving work and 6% have left due to a lack of menopause support.
Most workplaces have procedures designed to support staff, but these don’t always reflect the specific needs of those going through menopause. When menopause isn’t acknowledged, women can feel isolated, undervalued and overlooked.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Normalise your menopause
Talking openly about menopause with your manager or HR team is a vital first step. Consider discussing whether adjusting your working hours, amending shift patterns or reducing night shifts might help manage your symptoms.
Early menopause can affect some women too. At Rockmy, we believe every stage of menopause deserves to be understood, respected and normalised, whether at home, at work or anywhere else.
Every woman’s menopause is different. What matters is that you get the understanding and support you need.
Break the silence
Starting the conversation helps others do the same. Talking to your colleagues can create a culture where menopause is recognised as a normal life stage. It is not, we repeat, not, a sign of weakness or reduced capability.
When you’re honest about what you’re experiencing, you’re helping to remove any barriers. If you need a day off due to symptoms, being able to say so without fear or embarrassment is a sign of a supportive and progressive workplace. Being honest isn’t just brave. It’s powerful.
Make your menopause visible
If you’re unsure what policies or processes your workplace has in place, ask. You deserve clarity around the support available to you.
Consider encouraging your workplace to treat menopause in the same way they treat pregnancy, maternity leave or any other healthrelated need. Ask whether menopause training could be introduced. Small changes like this can have a big impact.
The more visible menopause becomes, the better life becomes for everyone navigating it.
Be menopause aware
Understanding your symptoms, and the many ways menopause can manifest, can help you recognise what adjustments might make work feel more manageable. The more aware you are, the more confident you’ll feel advocating for yourself. Check out our symptom tracker, if you haven’t already.
And your awareness doesn’t just help you. It supports colleagues who might still be figuring things out too.
Knowledge is power
Sharing what you know strengthens your workplace community. You can be part of a culture shift simply by raising awareness, supporting others and encouraging open conversations.
Break the silence, for yourself and for others.
Be proud of your menopause.
Say the M word out loud.
You deserve support at work
As you navigate menopause in the workplace, remember this: you are not alone, and you are never expected to simply “power through.” Menopause is a normal, natural life stage – one that deserves understanding, compassion and support, not silence or stigma.
Every conversation you open, every question you ask, every moment you choose to advocate for yourself, helps to reshape your workplace into a more inclusive and informed environment. You are part of a much bigger movement pushing for better awareness, better policies and better care for everyone going through menopause.
Be kind to yourself. Stay curious. Keep talking.
Your experience matters, your voice matters, and at Rockmy, we’re with you every step of the way.
