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OPINION - Rachel Johnson: Now it’s the ‘manopause’, but can’t we finish the fight for female equality first?

If the week so far was subjected to one of those trendy word clouds, the biggest by far would be change — both with and without the definite article. For starters, an ambulance service in the East Midlands is allowing staff to take a year of paid leave for the…

Evening Standard

Former social worker alleges she was dismissed over menopause symptoms

Maria Rooney’s action against Leicester city council is first tribunal case to consider the symptoms as a disability

The Guardian - UK

Council ‘colluded against’ social worker over menopause symptoms, tribunal told

Maria Rooney claims she was constructively dismissed by Leicester City Council after she was discriminated against over her menopause symptoms.

The Independent UK

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What you need to know about depression during menopause – as Carol Vorderman opens up

The Countdown legend has highlighted the mental health impact menopause can have. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

The Independent UK

Legal first as woman claims menopause discrimination made her quit job

Maria Rooney’s case supported by Equality and Human Rights Commission

The Independent UK

Woman sues former employer for ‘menopause discrimination’ in legal first: ‘I felt let down and betrayed’

‘I felt they had no compassion and understanding and awareness of the menopause,’ Maria Rooney says

The Independent UK

Legal first as tribunal hears case of woman alleging menopause discrimination

Maria Rooney’s case is supported by the Equality and Human Rights Commission and will be heard at an employment tribunal in Leicester.

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Alphabet's GV invests in menopause startup Midi Health

Midi views menopause as a space for a care company, not a products business.

Fortune

Obese women get severe menopausal symptoms, benefit less from hormone therapy: Research

Obesity has already been linked to a number of negative health issues and can impair a person's quality of life. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Menopause to mental wellbeing: how clued up are you on your health? Take our quiz

In 2023 we have greater access to information about how to stay healthy than ever before. But sometimes advice can be conflicting, and it’s easy to lose sight of the fundamentals of wellbeing. So, how much do you know about your health?

The Guardian - UK

Menopausal women say they are unsupported at work. Here's how employers can step up

Three-fourths of women feel uncomfortable or self-conscious about menopause symptoms at work, new survey says.

Fortune

Lots of women try herbs like black cohosh for menopausal symptoms like hot flushes – but does it work?

Menopause is the stage of life where the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual periods cease. Most Australian women go through menopause between 45 and 55 years of age, with the average age being 51 years, although some women may be younger.

The Conversation

Shania Twain says she loves her body now ‘more than ever’ amid menopause

‘I like to feel sexy, and I like to enjoy my body more now than ever,’ singer says

The Independent UK

Menopausal women often turn to doctors who know little about the symptoms – here's what needs to change

Menopause typically occurs at some period between the ages of 46 and 52. Preceding this transition, hormonal changes can cause a myriad of physical and psychological symptoms, such as hot flushes, brain fog, mood swings and a loss of libido.

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Why it's good to talk about women's health at work, according to research

In the past couple of years, women’s health and wellbeing in mid to later life has gone from being whispered about in the shadows to being the subject of documentaries, newspaper articles and breakfast TV discussions.

The Conversation

How to design menopause leave policies that really support women in the workplace

More than 15 million women are in employment in the UK right now, which means menopause is undoubtedly a workplace issue.

The Guardian - UK

Sarah Lancashire describes menopause hot flushes she felt during TV awards

Happy Valley star says she needed two hidden fans during last week’s ceremony and has experienced brain fog in supermarket

Fortune

With menopause parties, Gen X is celebrating middle age without the shame and stigma

Women are “seeing this as a time to own their power."

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The Independent UK

Women being invited to help shape the future of reproductive healthcare – from period pain to menopause

It forms part of the Women’s Health Strategy, which was launched in 2022.

The Guardian - UK

Women in England urged to help shape reproductive health policy

Government seeks views on periods, contraception, fertility, pregnancy and menopause for health strategy

The Guardian - AU

Misinformation preventing women from getting effective menopause treatment, study finds

Blanket fear that ‘hormones are dangerous’ driving many towards complementary therapies rather than regulator-approved treatments

The Guardian - UK

Davina McCall: tide is turning on women’s health and rights

The presenter, known for her thought-provoking documentaries on women’s health, is set to challenge the stigma surrounding periods

The Independent UK

Everything you need to know about perimenopause

The Steps singer Claire Richards has said she feels ‘lucky’ to be going through perimenopause right now

The Independent UK

Divorce and insomnia linked to health issues in postmenopausal women – study

Stressful life events and insomnia have been linked to a greater risk of an irregular heartbeat in women after the menopause.

The Independent UK

Can a vegan diet help with hot flashes in menopausal women?

To conduct the study, researchers recruited 84 postmenopausal women that reported episodes of hot flashes two or more times per day - here’s what researchers found

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