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Kat Wong

Menopause must not be 'catastrophised', health expert

Menopause leave has been proposed as a potential fix to stop women retiring early. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian women could face further workplace stigma and miss out on the support they need, even if menopause leave is implemented, health experts say.

Menopause leave has been proposed as a potential fix at a Senate inquiry into issues relating to menopause and perimenopause, which heard earlier that symptoms from the condition are driving women to early retirement. 

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