Menopause is not a single experience – it can happen naturally, be surgically induced, or follow medical treatments like chemotherapy. For some, it is a smooth and freeing phase of life; for others, it brings challenging symptoms that impact health, confidence, and work. 

A lack of knowledge, support, and workplace understanding can leave employees struggling silently – and employers facing lost productivity, increased absenteeism, and lower retention. 

In the UK, menopause is influenced by biological, psychological, and cultural factors, making it complex to understand.  

Symptoms such as hot flushes, brain fog, and mood swings can begin during the perimenopause phase – sometimes years before periods cease – and may impact work performance and wellbeing. 

Our attitudes and beliefs hold significant influence. If menopause is seen solely as a negative, age-related condition, it can foster fear, embarrassment, and feelings of inadequacy at work. This is particularly damaging for those experiencing early menopause, treatment-induced menopause, or surgical menopause, who might feel marginalised from familiar narratives. 

This is why our evidence-based training exists: to support occupational health & safety professionals, managers, and businesses in building confidence, assisting employees, and reducing stigma surrounding menopause.  

Book a course today to foster a workplace where menopause is understood, respected, and effectively managed.