Menopause

Women are affected by the menopause which usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55.

What is the Menopause?

See the NHS Menopause definition here

What are The Symptoms of Menopause?

There are over 20 symptoms of the Menopause and different women experience different symptoms at different times as they move through Peri-Menopause to the Menopause and then the Post-Menopause stage. Here are a few of the more common menopausal symptoms:

Headaches

Hot Flushes or "Flashes"

Mood Swings

Palpitations

Acute Tiredness

Joint Pain

Forgetfulness

Dizziness

Read our useful article on Menopause at work:

Menopause Discrimination in the workplace

With offices in Leicester and Market Harborough our employment solicitors and lawyers can discuss your employment law claim about discrimination or unfair treatment because of your menopause at any of our branches. In addition, we are a national provider of expert employment law advice and welcome a free discussion with you regarding your circumstances and potential claim.

If you believe you have been discriminated against because of menopausal symptoms in the workplace, you may have a claim for age, sex and disability discrimination, please Contact Us for advice.

If you believe you have a situation where you require free legal advice, please contact us on telephone 0116 212 1000 or 01858 445 480, alternatively fill in the free Contact Us form and we will get in touch as soon as possible.

older woman

Useful links to help you:

Know Your Menopause - How to Spot the Symptoms

Menopause Symptons - NHS Guidance

The British Menopause Society

Women's Health Concern - more about the Menopause, downloadable factsheets and more

Talk to our Discrimination solicitors

Express Contact Form

Salutation

Forename

Surname

Telephone

May we leave a message?

Name of opposition party*

*Please note this will be kept in strictest confidence and is required solely to ensure we do not have a conflict of interest according to SRA regulations. Information re other party (where applicable) is needed before we contact you. It will either be name and DOB of your ex-partner if it’s a family matter, or employer name if it’s an employment issue. The party *WILL NOT be contacted* by Lawson West.

Where did you hear about Lawson West?

I consent to receiving general information and updates from Lawson-West Solicitors

Tell us more about your concern, how can we help you?

The information we collect and store when you submit this form is covered by our Privacy Policy here and retention of cookies information here.

Appointments with a lawyer

We offer walk-in appointments at designated times and offer telephone discussions to assess your circumstances and potential claim. You can contact us by phone or via our website enquiry form here and we will be in touch with you soon.