British University introduces ‘menopause policy’ to tackle taboo

A university has told its academics to say the word menopause three times a day in an attempt to cause a “dramatic culture change” among its staff.

The University of Leicester released a statement entitled “Let’s say ‘menopause’ three times a day” as it announced that it was “the UK’s first university to have a menopause policy”.

Andrea Davies, of the university’s school of business, is leading a research team to drive changes in attitude towards the menopause that includes the creation of a permanent “menopause café” in the staff dining area.

“The results have been surprising — it has helped men as well as women talk confidently about menopause,” the university said.

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