Survey finds concerns about menopause are causing millennial women to reconsider their careers
Millennial women are thinking ahead about how menopause will affect their careers.
Millennial women are more informed about menopause than previous generations, according to a new study. 61% are concerned about how menopause will affect their career, with some considering reducing their working hours or changing jobs. Menopausal symptoms are estimated to cost the economy $1.8 billion annually. Productivity is lost.
CHICAGO – A new study shows that Millennial women have significantly more information about menopause than past generations, and many women are more concerned about how it could affect their careers. It became clear that he was thinking positively.
The survey is part of Carrot Fertility’s third annual Menopause in the Workplace report, which found that 61% of millennial women are concerned about reaching menopause while working, and a third of 1 was found to be concerned that it would have a negative impact on career growth.
This generation is playing a key role in alleviating the long-standing taboos surrounding menopause, with more women openly discussing the subject. This change could have a major impact on the U.S. workforce, according to the report. In fact, 70% of Millennial respondents said they would consider reducing work hours, going part-time, changing jobs, or even retiring early to manage menopausal symptoms.
Dr. Ashima Ahmad explained that symptoms such as hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep disturbances can interfere with work productivity. He also noted that productivity losses related to menopause are estimated to cost the U.S. economy $1.8 billion each year, with billions more spent on health-related costs.
