A recent survey has revealed that many women still choose to hide hormone-related health problems - like period pain, menopausal symptoms or morning sickness - at work. The survey found that 80% of women have, at some stage, experienced some of these symptoms; however, over a third of women never discuss details for fear of stigma and potential disadvantages to their career.
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High Rates of Hidden Suffering
The study included 3,787 respondents and found that 35% of the 3.2million who suffer hormone-related problems at work choose to remain quiet. Women are more likely to choose not to disclose related health challenges compared with all other health conditions, where only 24% declined to share that information.
The study also shows that women are more likely to continue working when they are unwell. It was found that 67% of women with hormone-related problems continue working during periods of discomfort, compared with 43% of other employees. In terms of the impact of symptoms on performance, symptoms have an impact (29%) on work quality amongst those who have hormone-related symptoms, compared to 18% who have other health-related symptoms.
Gaps in communication and awareness
Many women share information with and seek support from others, but it often appears selective. 41% of women reported being cautious about who they would share this type of information with, and 43% indicated that they only talk about these issues with their close work colleagues. Only 12% of women were prepared to discuss with their manager, and a mere 2% of women would talk to a company doctor.
Almost 10% of women who do not share information would like to see the opportunity to safely talk about their symptoms with others. More than half of all employees believe business managers sh.
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