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Two-Thirds of Women Face Dismissed Health Issues at Work

3/15/2026

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Hertility reports that two-thirds of female employees diagnosed with health issues such as PCOS and thyroid disorders have had their symptoms dismissed as "just part of life," based on data from nearly 530,000 women.
More than half of these employees experience chronic fatigue, affecting their work.
The National Health Service is aware of these challenges and is working to improve services, including women's health clinics to speed diagnosis and treatment.

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Story summary

Hertility reports that two-thirds of female employees diagnosed with health issues such as PCOS and thyroid disorders have had their symptoms dismissed as "just part of life," based on data from nearly 530,000 women.
More than half of these employees experience chronic fatigue, affecting their work.
The National Health Service is aware of these challenges and is working to improve services, including women's health clinics to speed diagnosis and treatment.