Let’s get menopause friendly…….

Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace

BMR Health and Wellbeing are excited to announce we have collaboration with Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace.

Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace are the UK leading providers of menopause in the workplace training and education. 

So why do we need to know more about the menopause?

Well, it effects 50% of the population and the rest second hand. Each woman will have a unique experience that will last for a different amount of time. It can start as early as twenty and the symptoms can vary. 1 in 4 women consider leaving work due to the menopause. Education is key for both the employee and the employer.

First let us clarify the stages

• Perimenopause – This is the stage leading up menopause and can last for 4-8 years.

• Menopause - this means the natural cessation of periods, often known as ‘the change.’ A woman achieves menopause when she has not had periods for twelve consecutive months. The following day is classed as the menopause.

• Post menopause – this is the time after the menopause and the last for the rest of your life.

Symptoms during perimenopause

Now this is the important bit as there are loads of myths and many women go undiagnosed or diagnosed with depression even prescribed anti-depressants. Important that if we are concerned about our mental wellbeing, we do seek advice as you are not going mad it is a stage of life.

Physical symptoms

• Hot flushes, experienced during the day or night (night sweats)

• Changes to your periods, increased or decreased flow, increase or decrease in frequency

• Insomnia

• Fatigue

• Headaches or migraines

• Vaginal dryness

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

• Aching joints

• Itching

• Changes to skin

• Hair thinning

Psychological symptoms

• Increased anxiety or worry

• Lack of confidence and self esteem

• Low or changing moods

• Problems with memory recall

• Brain fog

• Heightened emotions

• Decreased sex drive

There are many more symptoms that women can experience the most important thing is to seek advice from your GP if you are struggling.

This blog is just a taster of the training and education BMR now have available adding more to your organisation’s wellbeing strategy to help all employees feel supported at all their life stages.

You can book menopause training for employees, line managers, HR, occupational health, business leaders and menopause champions online through the BMR Health and Wellbeing, starting your journey to become a menopause friendly employer.