Health Awareness
World Menopause Day 2024
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Making workplaces menopause friendly for everyone beyond World Menopause Day
This World Menopause Day, we need to celebrate how far we have come in making the menopause a workplace issue but understand that there is still a lot more to do. Three years of menopause support This World Menopause Day marks three years since Wellbeing of Women launched our Menopause Workplace Pledge. The campaign was...
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Why the menopause should trigger a cardiac risk assessment
Lifestyle changes, coupled with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women of menopausal age. The risk from cardiovascular events increases considerably in women as they enter the menopause. However, Dr Yassir Javaid, a GP with a career-long interest in cardiology, remains concerned about a lack of awareness of...
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Why menopause stigma persists and how employers can address it
As we celebrate World Menopause Day 2024, the profile of menopause has never been higher. The UK is at the forefront of this life-changing movement. While we celebrate women and menopause, we must also continue to tackle the stigma and shame that remain for many, especially at work. Factors affecting workplace menopause stigma Because of...
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Why women need to be empowered with evidence-backed menopause care
The mother-daughter founders of a wellness brand aim to empower women to embrace menopause and ageing by alleviating symptoms such as hot flushes and brain fog. While Elizabeth Court is too young to have gone through menopause herself, she recognises how debilitating its symptoms can be. “My mum went through menopause, although it was only...
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Menopause is more than hot flushes: sleep disturbance is one of the most common symptoms
If you’re experiencing menopause-related sleep disturbances, it’s important to recognise the symptoms. Don’t suffer in silence: make sure you see your healthcare provider. Professor Nick Panay calls sleep “the universal vanquisher.” That’s because, after a good night’s sleep, you feel energised, refreshed, alert and ready to take on the world. Unfortunately, good quality sleep can...
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Why effective menopause support and understanding are key to women’s wellbeing
Despite the fact that nearly half of the global population will experience menopause, it remains a topic shrouded in silence and misunderstanding, often considered taboo. An international menopause insight study conducted by Essity revealed that only 20% of women feel well-informed about menopause, and 61% have never encountered any campaigns addressing it. Perimenopause understanding is...
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How to break the cycle of insomnia during the menopause
This article was initiated by Idorsia Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. Idorsia has paid Mediaplanet for the publication of this article. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Dr Zoe Schaedel. Idorsia had no editorial control and reviewed the article for ABPI Code compliance only. Sleepless nights can become all too familiar during...
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Exploring effective menopause therapies and facts for women
Today, women are increasingly more aware and feel comfortable talking about menopause. However, it is clear that there is still plenty of misinformation and common misconceptions to tackle. One of the big misconceptions is that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the only available treatment for menopausal symptoms. There are a range of different options and...
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Why all workplaces need to be menopause-supportive
Workplaces should support women through menopause to retain and develop talent. Guidelines and initiatives can encourage inclusive workplaces and improve employee wellbeing. Menopause poses challenges in the workplace, but with support, employers can attract, retain and develop their female workforce. Nearly 1 billion women are aged 40–59, and around 50% contribute to the labour force.1...
