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Millions of working women are secretly hiding menopause symptoms to maintain workplace performance, but this 'menopause masking' could be causing serious burnout and long-term health consequences that doctors are now warning about.
It was a bright and warm summer day, the kind of day that makes you feel alive. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and everything seemed to be peaceful. But as soon as she walked into her office building, Jane knew it wasn't going to be an ordinary day. Her boss called her into his office and told her that the company was going through difficult times and they had to lay off some employees - including Jane.
BBC investigation reveals that women concealing menopause symptoms at work face significantly higher burnout risks. The workplace silence around midlife health transitions is taking a measurable toll on women's wellbeing.