00:01Spain marks a further step in protecting women's health at work.
00:06Madrid has approved a reform allowing women from December 1st
00:11who suffer from incapacitating health problems linked to the menopause
00:15to request a specific medical leave and receive a benefit from the second day.
00:38A doctor will have to diagnose a condition associated with a secondary menopausal disorder
00:45that temporarily prevents the woman from carrying out her job.
00:48The government believes this measure will help address health problems
00:52that for years have received little attention in the workplace.
00:57Symptoms that women going through menopause may experience daily
01:00can include severe hot flushes, sleeping problems, fatigue or difficulty concentrating.
