Employers need to do more to “normalise conversations” about the menopause in the workplace, say experts.
The comments came after a BBC survey found 70% of respondents did not tell their bosses they were experiencing symptoms.
Some firms have brought in menopause-specific policies but experts said for many it was still a taboo subject.
GP and Menopause Support expert Louise Newson said it was a “silent issue for too many organisations”.
Read more on this and see video of people’s experiences at the BBC website.