But the cost of menopause is more than physical, cognitive, and emotional.
Untreated menopause symptoms can interfere with worker performance, productivity, and motivation.
As women seek relief medical and nonmedical their pocketbooks also take a hit.
Menopause can take a toll on women in the workplace.
A small number have considered leaving their job or resigning because of their symptoms.
The national sample of 1,510 women included an oversample of Black, Hispanic, and Asian American adults.
The employer survey yielded 403 completed interviews with benefits decision-makers at companies with at least 50 employees.
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Benefits can still fall short.