East Midlands Ambulance Service permits staff to take paid leave for 'male menopause'

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East Midlands Ambulance Service permits staff to take paid leave for 'male menopause'
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'Andropause' also known as male menopause, is not a clinically recognised condition. Anxiety, depression and weight gain are symptoms associated with it.

"Andropause" also known as male menopause, is not a clinically recognised condition.The ambulance service

said it will consider requests for paid leave from male members of staff who are suffering from menopause-like symptoms, such as mood swings and irritability, difficulty sleeping or low energy.Two charged over man's fatal stabbing as murder probe 'very much ongoing' According to the National Health Service's website, "male menopause" is not the result of a sudden drop in testosterone during middle age years, similar to what occurs in female menopause.It adds: "East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust seeks to promote a better understanding and support for men experiencing andropause and will raise awareness through training and development for all staff.

"The male should not be placed in a position of embarrassment where they are expected to suffer in silence but to have the support offered to be able to identify the issue is real." Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know…

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