Signal
New Irish Survey Reveals Menstrual Symptoms Force One in Four Women to Miss Work
- Category
- · Report · Global
- Date
- August 25, 2026
- Source
- OVUM

Summary
Research from The Menopause Hub highlights that nearly 25% of women in full-time employment regularly miss work due to menstrual symptoms, underscoring the significant productivity gap and economic impact of untreated hormonal health issues in the workplace.
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Sources
- OVUM Primary source
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