The Latest Breaking News from Menopause

Beverley was diagnosed with stage three endometrial cancer last year after feeling that something wasn't right. However she said that everyone put it down to the menopause.

The UK government recently decided against providing special protection for menopausal employees under the Equality Act (2010), rejecting recommendations from the UK parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee.

The government could have seriously improved older women’s prospects with menopause protections this week. It bottled it, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Claire Hattrick's menopausal joint pain was left undiagnosed for 10 years - she struggled to work with her symptoms and knows of many other women who have quit their jobs due to lack of support in the workplace

We would like to hear from UK women about whether they would like to see menopause made into a ‘protected characteristic’

Kemi Badenoch defended the Government’s rejection of recommendations by the Women and Equalities Committee on menopause and the workplace.

Disability Rights UK campaigner Anna Morell argues that women are not getting a fair deal when it comes to taking time off during the menopause

In today’s newsletter: Groundbreaking recommendations to improve conditions for women experiencing menopause were denied because they would be unfair on men. What next?

‘I was pushed to do things without my managers’ understanding I was struggling,’ woman says