Menopause 101

Fact Sheets

Published 5/4/26

Menopause is a natural life stage marking the end of an individual’s menstrual cycles and reproductive years. Menopause is a critical window for prevention and care, and can have significant impacts on an individual’s personal and work life.

The Society for Women’s Health Research and The Fuchsia Tent partnered to create the “Menopause at Work: From Echo Chamber to Mainstream Practice” project, to advance understanding about this crucial life stage and its impact on the workplace. The project’s core initiative is a workplace survey.

The Menopause 101 Fact Sheet was created as an educational material for the “Menopause at Work” project, sharing more about the menopause transition timeline and common symptoms.

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This document is intended to serve as an educational and informative resource and is not intended or implied to serve as a substitute for medical or professional advice. The Society for Women’s Health Research does not make medical, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations, nor does it endorse or promote specific screening or diagnostic tests. Patients and consumers should confirm information and consult a professional health care provider to determine individual needs. The Society will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising therefrom.