Menopause Workplace Resource Guide for Women

Over half (57%) of all women in the United States work, and more than 75% of women work throughout their menopause transition (which is typically in their 40s and 50s) and for years postmenopause. The timing of the menopause transition often overlaps with key career growth years for many women, as they may pursue management or senior leadership positions.

Regardless of their career goals, data shows that menopause can have far-reaching impacts on a woman’s career-related decisions: one in four women considered not pursuing or did not pursue a leadership opportunity due to the impacts of menopause; one in three women considered reducing or reduced their workload; and two in five women considered finding or found a new job, all according to the Employee Perspectives and Challenges Concerning the Transition of Menopause (EMPACT Menopause) Study. But menopause symptoms do not have to be a barrier to your work.

The Menopause Workplace Resource Guide for Women was created by the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) to support women in the workplace as they go through the menopause transition.

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Support for this educational program has been provided by Astellas Pharma, Bayer, Nutrafol, and Pfizer. SWHR maintains independence and editorial control over program development, content, and work products.