Caroline Nokes, Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North, has joined Menopause Mandate during Menopause Awareness Month to help highlight new research showing the significant impact of menopause on women’s careers and workplace participation.
The Menopause Mandate 2025 Survey, supported by QVC and based on responses from over 15,000 women, found:
77% said menopause symptoms had negatively affected them at work
40% had considered changing or leaving their job as a result
23% had taken time off work in the past year due to menopause
Menopause affects millions of working women in the UK, many of whom are in their most experienced and productive years. The survey also found that 60% of women said menopause support or benefits would make them more likely to recommend their employer as a great place to work.
Caroline 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.”
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. To find out more, visit: www.menopausemandate.com/mm25-survey
