1 in 3 millennials experiencing menopause say symptoms have impacted their work

Here’s what you need to know.

1 in 5 people in the U.S. workforce is in some phase of menopause transition now. Factor in the fact that menopause-related global productivity losses amount to more than $150 billion a year, and it becomes clear that this is a problem employers can’t afford to ignore.

Read on for new insights from our latest research “Millenopause at Work: Opportunities for the Newest Generation Entering Midlife”.

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1 in 3 millennials experiencing menopause say symptoms have impacted their work

Here’s what you need to know.

1 in 5 people in the U.S. workforce is in some phase of menopause transition now. Factor in the fact that menopause-related global productivity losses amount to more than $150 billion a year, and it becomes clear that this is a problem employers can’t afford to ignore.

Read on for new insights from our latest research “Millenopause at Work: Opportunities for the Newest Generation Entering Midlife”.

Menopause Midlife Health Report
Menopause Midlife Health Report
Menopause Midlife Health Report

Employers can break the cycle of silence

60%

of millennials and 35% of Gen Xers with menopause symptoms haven’t discussed them with a healthcare provider

29%

of millennials who haven’t discussed their symptoms with a provider said they couldn’t take time away from work or it was hard to find time in addition to caring for their family

36%

Only 36% of millennials and Gen Xers who talked to their doctor about their symptoms say they got advice that worked for them

44%

of millennials and 34% of Gen Xers have avoided discussing their symptoms due to fear of being judged or stigmatized

1 in 6

millennials who say their symptoms have impacted their work have switched to a less demanding career

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Millennials will make up 75% of the global workforce by 2025

But is the generation that evangelized workplace wellness—and now joining Gen Xers on one of life’s longest health journeys—actually better off? We asked 1,050 millennials and Gen Xers who are in perimenopause or menopause, and it turns out—they’re not.

1 in 3 millennials in menopause don’t feel support around managing their symptoms in the workplace

Millennials will make up 75% of the global workforce by 2025

But is the generation that evangelized workplace wellness—and now joining Gen Xers on one of life’s longest health journeys—actually better off? We asked 1,050 millennials and Gen Xers who are in perimenopause or menopause, and it turns out—they’re not.

Employers can break the cycle of silence

60%

of millennials and 35% of Gen Xers with menopause symptoms haven’t discussed them with a healthcare provider

29%

of millennials who haven’t discussed their symptoms with a provider said they couldn’t take time away from work or it was hard to find time in addition to caring for their family

36%

Only 36% of millennials and Gen Xers who talked to their doctor about their symptoms say they got advice that worked for them

44%

of millennials and 34% of Gen Xers have avoided discussing their symptoms due to fear of being judged or stigmatized

1 in 6

millennials who say their symptoms have impacted their work have switched to a less demanding career

Menopause Midlife Health Report

Employers can break the cycle of silence

60%

of millennials and 35% of Gen Xers with menopause symptoms haven’t discussed them with a healthcare provider

29%

of millennials who haven’t discussed their symptoms with a provider said they couldn’t take time away from work or it was hard to find time in addition to caring for their family

36%

Only 36% of millennials and Gen Xers who talked to their doctor about their symptoms say they got advice that worked for them

44%

of millennials and 34% of Gen Xers have avoided discussing their symptoms due to fear of being judged or stigmatized

1 in 6

millennials who say their symptoms have impacted their work have switched to a less demanding career

Join us in opening up the conversationJoin us in opening up the conversation
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And improve talent retention

And improve talent retention

76%

of millennials in perimenopause or menopause say they’re more likely to stay at jobs with menopause benefits.

63%

of Gen Xers in perimenopause or menopause say they’re more likely to stay at jobs with menopause benefits.

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