Women stay silent on health issues for fear of co-workers' opinions

Sumi Dunne, a GP and expert on women’s health, discusses a Laya survey showing 87% of women have experienced at least one female health-related condition, but don't talk about it at work 

Sumi Dunne, a GP, clinical lecturer, and respected expert on women’s health. Picture: Andres Poveda

Female workers keep their health woes to themselves, with many maintaining a workplace silence about their symptoms and even delaying care for fear of their colleagues’ opinions.

These are just some of the concerning findings of new research from laya Healthcare, part of the AXA group, highlighting a gender health gap in Ireland.