Quick rundown on menopause Things that we ignore
1. What it is Menopause is diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a period. The average age in most countries is around 45–55, but it varies. 2. Key phases Perimenopause: The transition period before menopause, often 4–8 years. Hormones fluctuate, cycles become irregular. Menopause: The point when ovaries stop releasing eggs and estrogen/progesterone drop. Postmenopause: The years after menopause. Symptoms often ease, but health risks like osteoporosis and heart disease increase. 3. Common symptoms Hot flashes + night sweats Irregular periods → then no periods Sleep problems Mood changes, anxiety, or depression Vaginal dryness, lower libido Bone density loss, joint pain 4. Why it matters for workforce diversity In companies like Amber Distributors, menopause affects women typically in their late 40s to 50s. If your workforce is predominantly male and older, you might miss how menopause impacts productivity, a...
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