Men who work for Sefton Council will undergo training to help support female colleagues who are going through the menopause.
The local authority says it has been working hard to tackle what is often considered a taboo subject.
A series of workshops and information sessions have been put together to help educate employees about the condition and its symptoms, to help foster a more open and positive approach within the workplace.
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The council launched a new Menopause policy in 2020.
Following this, it became quickly apparent that there was still an issue – a huge majority of staff, especially male, thought the subject "too taboo" to talk about.
Paulette Lappin, Cabinet Member for Regulatory, Compliance and Corporate Services, said: “Although supporting women in the workplace is the priority, Active Workforce have identified a need to further educate men in the workplace, in order to provide support and understanding about the menopause.
“This September we will be holding a male only session called ‘Men and the Menopause’.
“This will give male employees the chance to understand the menopause, recognise the symptoms and learn what treatments and support are available.
“We are delighted that Sefton’s Chief Executive, Dwayne Johnson, is leading by example in attending this session.”
The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as a woman's oestrogen levels decline.
In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51, though around one in 100 women experience the menopause before they turn 40.
Common symptoms include hot flushes, low mood or anxiety, and problems with memory or concentration.
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