17/08/2026
Women aren’t leaving the workplace because they’ve suddenly lost their ambition.
Some are leaving because menopause has made working feel almost impossible—and the support simply isn’t there.
They’re managing sleepless nights, crushing exhaustion, brain fog, anxiety, memory problems and a loss of confidence, while still being expected to perform at the same pace and pretend everything is fine.
These are experienced, knowledgeable and talented women at the height of their careers. Yet instead of being supported, many are silently struggling, reducing their hours or walking away altogether.
I believe women should have access to paid menopause leave, flexible working, reduced hours or a short sabbatical when they genuinely need it—without sacrificing their income, opportunities or career progression.
This isn’t about suggesting women are incapable.
It’s about recognising what they may be experiencing and giving them the breathing space to recover, adjust and return without being punished for something they did not choose.
Women have been told to “just get on with it” for far too long.
Menopause belongs in workplace conversations, policies and employment rights—not hidden behind closed bathroom doors and silent tears.
Do you agree—or do you think menopause leave would put women at a disadvantage? 🩷
