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The \u201cpublic\u201d dimension of menopause<\/h2>\n

Menopause is commonly perceived as a private health journey, a personal chapter in a woman’s life. But this view is incomplete. And short-sighted. Menopause is also an economic and work issue of primary importance. This is the reminder from the Society for Women\u2019s Health Research<\/strong> (SWHR), which conducted a study, EMPACT Menopause<\/strong><\/em> (Employee Perspectives and Challenges Concerning the Transition of Menopause), to highlight the impact of symptoms on work, and which created a Road Map to integrate virtuous initiatives. <\/p>\n

At what age does menopause occur?<\/h2>\n

The experience of menopause is divided into three main phases:<\/p>\n

1. Perimenopause<\/strong> (or Menopausal Transition<\/strong>): This phase represents the transition period in which the body experiences a natural decline in reproductive hormones. This decline culminates in the cessation of menstrual cycles. The onset and duration of this transition are influenced by a variety of factors, including biology, lifestyle, certain health conditions and the sociocultural determinants of health. <\/p>\n

2. Menopause<\/strong>: It is defined as the moment in life when 12 consecutive months have passed since the last menstrual period. It is important to note that the onset of menopause can also be the result of surgical procedures that damage or remove the ovaries, or of medical therapies, regardless of the woman’s age. <\/p>\n

3. Postmenopause<\/strong>: This is the phase of life that begins after menopause has been completed.<\/p>\n

Symptoms and hormonal changes related to menopause often occur between the ages of 35 and 65.<\/p>\n

The 10 symptoms of menopause<\/h2>\n

Recognizing and understanding the 10 symptoms of menopause is the first step to managing them consciously and improving one’s daily well-being.<\/p>\n

1. Hot flashes<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Night sweats<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Sleep disturbances (insomnia)<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Mood changes<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Brain fog and difficulty concentrating<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Weight gain and changes in fat distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Vaginal dryness and discomfort during intercourse<\/strong><\/p>\n

8. Joint and muscle pain<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Decreased sexual desire (libido)<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Changes in skin and hair<\/strong><\/p>\n

Among these, there are some that also affect work. The symptoms considered most bothersome by the women interviewed include sleep disturbances or insomnia<\/strong> (79%), brain fog<\/strong>, difficulties with concentration<\/strong>, learning and memory<\/strong> (78%). It is not uncommon for postmenopausal women to also report difficulty finding the right words when speaking in public<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

It is important to remember that there are \u201ctailored\u201d diagnostic and therapeutic interventions capable of countering metabolic imbalances and the other problems linked to menopause: for example, by enhancing cognitive abilities, preserving cognitive reserve and improving sleep quality.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Effects of menopause symptoms on self-esteem and career<\/h2>\n

These symptoms have direct consequences on self-esteem:<\/p>\n