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The Bookseller Perimenopause and Menopause Survey

The Bookseller Survey is open to all those who are experiencing or have experienced the perimenopause or the menopause and who work in the book business, with the results aimed at supporting women in the industry both now and in the future. The survey is part of a menopause focus to be published by The Bookseller on 7th October.
There are 30 questions, which should take no more than 10 - 15 minutes to answer. The deadline is 23rd September.
All data will be used on an aggregate basis and The Bookseller will not identify any individual respondents. The survey was compiled by Dr Nighat Arif, a women's health specialist, whose debut book is to be published by Octopus next year.
If you’d like to contribute to our menopause focus issue, we'd be happy to hear from you. Please email Caroline.Sanderson@thebookseller.com.
Thank you in advance for your time.
1.How old are you?(Required.)
2.What race/ethnicity best describes you?
3.In terms of your sex/gender, how do you identify?
4.Do you have any physical, mental or neurodiverse conditions you're aware of? If so, what are they?
5.Which of these sectors within the book business do you work?
6.If you work for a company please indicate its size
7.Perimenopause can begin in your early forties and there are over 50 symptoms. If you are experiencing menopausal symptoms do you believe yourself to be in:
8.One in 100 women below the age of 40 can have a diagnosis of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) that also causes menopausal symptoms. Do you have Primary Ovarian Insufficiency?
9.Are you experiencing surgical menopause; have your womb and ovaries been removed? Or are you experiencing chemical menopause because of radiotherapy or treatment for Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
10.Are you experiencing any menopausal (incl perimenopausal) symptoms that impact on your work? Please tick all that apply.
11.To your knowledge how long have you been experiencing menopausal (incl perimenopausal) symptoms?
12.How would you describe your symptoms? 
13.How often do you feel that symptoms are impacting your working day?
14.In what way are your menopausal (incl perimenopausal) symptoms affecting your work? Please tick all that apply.
15.Have you ever taken time off work because of menopausal (incl perimenopausal) symptoms? (Eg tiredness from being up all night with hot sweats)
16.If you have taken time off, did you tell your employer why?
17.Have you reduced your working hours because of menopause (incl perimenopausal) symptoms?
18.Have you ever considered leaving your job because of menopausal (incl perimenopausal) symptoms?
19.Have you ever not gone for a promotion because of menopausal (incl perimenopausal) symptoms?
20.Have you ever been in trouble or faced disciplinary problems at work as a result of menopausal (incl perimenopausal) symptoms?
21.Does your employer provide information or support about menopause?
22.Have you had any form of menopause training, care or education at work?
23.Is there a menopause policy at work?
24.Have you spoken to your employer about your symptoms?  
25.Do you feel comfortable in talking to your employer about symptoms?
26.Have you asked for support such as flexible working hours or access to a fan?  (If so, what was it, and was it given?)
27.What would you like your employer to do in terms of menopause support?
28.Do you feel that your ethnicity makes it harder to discuss menopause at work?
29.Do you feel that any physical, mental or neurodivergent conditions you have make it harder to discuss menopause at work?
30.How are you managing your menopausal (incl perimenopausal) symptoms?
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