Good boss, good office can really help women going through menopause

A good working environment and an understanding boss may help menopausal women going through hot flashes.

Women experiencing menopause symptoms like hot flashes and sleeping problems do better if they have a comfortable workplace and a supportive boss, according to a study.

By offering support to menopausal women, such as trained managers and temperature controls, workplaces can improve the employee experience and help themselves by boosting productivity, the researchers write in the journal Menopause.