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Advice column: Should I tell my company that I’m experiencing perimenopausal symptoms?
Co-director of National Menopause Summit, Sinéad McNamara advises a reader who is having difficulty concentrating and feels uncomfortable in meetings
Dear Expert,
I'm 43 years old and have recently been promoted to the number two position in my (mid-sized) company. In the last three months I am experiencing perimenopausal symptoms that are affecting my concentration and comfort levels in meetings. I feel the need to share this information with certain colleagues, but is this wise? We have a decent HR structure, but I hate the idea of asking for any special dispensation, especially now that ...