"When women talk about the menopause, and the associated problems insomnia, difficulty concentrating, migraines, exhaustion they often lower their voices to a whisper. There are currently around 11 million women of menopausal age in Germany, many of whom are suffering the effects of hormonal fluctuations, yet the subject is still taboo. More than nine million of these women are in work. They constitute about a fifth of the working population."
"Menopausal symptoms are costing Germany approximately 9.5 billion euros per year in reduced economic output. Companies are losing around 40 million working days. In 2023, Rumler conducted a survey of more than 2,000 women aged between 28 and 67. Almost a quarter of them said menopausal symptoms were a reason for reducing their working hours, and they had caused almost a fifth to change jobs. One in ten stated that they intended to retire early, or had already done so, because of the menopause."
Approximately 11 million women in Germany are of menopausal age, and over nine million of them are employed, forming about one-fifth of the workforce. Menopausal transition typically begins in the mid- to late-40s and can last 10–15 years, producing symptoms such as insomnia, concentration difficulties, migraines, exhaustion, hot flashes, joint pain, heart palpitations, depressive moods, and reduced self-esteem. Around one third of women experience severe symptoms that impair work. Menopausal effects are linked to reduced hours, job changes, and early retirement, costing roughly €9.5 billion annually and causing about 40 million lost working days.
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