Women’s Health Week: Menopause in the Workplace

As part of Women’s Health Week, the Elara team was pleased to deliver our inaugural Understanding Menopause workplace seminar for a local organisation.

Menopause is a natural stage of life, but the symptoms can sometimes have a significant impact on day-to-day life, including at work. Our seminar aimed to provide practical, evidence-based information to help employees and managers better understand menopause and support women through this transition.

We discussed:

• The definition of perimenopause and menopause and when they can occur
• Common symptoms and how they may affect wellbeing, confidence and work
• Treatment options, including non-hormonal approaches
• Practical workplace strategies to help manage troublesome symptoms such as hot flushes
• How employees can access support and make reasonable adjustments to improve their experience at work

Research has highlighted that menopause can have a real impact in the workplace. A 2021 study found that 83% of women experiencing menopause reported that it affected them at work, yet only 70% felt comfortable talking to their manager about it.

Creating a workplace where menopause can be discussed openly and respectfully can make a meaningful difference. Managers who feel comfortable having these conversations are better placed to support their employees, helping to promote wellbeing, confidence, productivity and motivation.

Looking for workplace resources?

There are a range of free resources available to help workplaces better understand and support menopausal transition, including practical information for both employees and managers. Visit menopauseatwork.org to find out more.

Interested in a menopause seminar for your workplace?

Our women’s health GP Dr Sharon Vasey and hormone pharmacist Bo Youn Kim can provide an informative and practical menopause education session tailored to your workplace.

To find out more, contact the Elara team on (08) 6500 0560 or [email protected]. You can also read more about our Menopause and the Workplace service.