Time to start catering for women experiencing menopause at work

There are no workplace provisions to protect women during the menopause. It’s time to break the silence, says Áilín Quinlan.

CAUGHT between sky-high mortgages and rock-bottom pensions, women are staying in the workforce longer than ever.

At a time when many are at the height of their careers, the onset of menopause can be distressing and debilitating.