Flourish Health & Wellbeing Magazine May 25 - Flipbook - Page 7
For many, the signs: brain fog, fatigue, mood swings,
hot flashes, or changes in sleep patterns, are
dismissed as stress, aging, or just the result of busy
lives. I, too, had no idea I was post-menopausal until
a DEXA scan for a gym injury revealed it. And while
that’s a whole other story (one that involves the
power of our pelvic floor - perhaps for another
article!), the key takeaway is this: menopause is real,
it’s happening to millions of women in the workplace,
and we need to talk about it.
Breaking the Silence on Menopause
at Work
Menopause is not just a personal journey; it’s a
workplace issue. It affects performance, confidence,
and overall wellbeing. Yet, in many professional
environments, it remains a taboo topic, something
whispered about in corridors rather than openly
discussed in meetings or HR policies.
Women experiencing menopause-related symptoms
often feel stuck in their careers. They may hesitate in
applying for promotions, struggle with concentration,
or feel isolated in male-dominated industries. Some
even consider leaving the workforce altogether, not
realising that their challenges are not a personal
failing but a biological transition. So, how can we
change this?
Embrace the Changes, Don’t
Challenge Them
One of the most empowering shifts a woman can
make is to embrace menopause rather than resist it.
Our bodies are evolving, and that’s not something to
fight; it’s something to understand and work with.
Through my own personal journey, I found immense
value in yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. I often
researched what foods and lifestyle changes
supported my body best. What worked? What
didn’t? I leaned into self-care in ways I hadn’t before.
But beyond personal strategies, we need systemic
change. We need to normalise the conversation
around menopause in professional spaces so that
women don’t feel they have to navigate this
transition alone.
