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Working Well: Mitigating the Impact of Menopause in the Workplace – A Narrative Evidence Review

Nicola Dennis, Gemma Hobson

Maturitas

2023 August

DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2023.107824

Elsevier

Licence Label: CC BY 4.0

This review examines workplace interventions designed to support women experiencing menopause symptoms. Across 12 studies, it finds that while some interventions improve wellbeing, symptom management, and confidence, there is little evidence that they lead to meaningful improvements in work ability or performance. Approaches vary widely, including education, lifestyle advice, coaching, and manager training. Interventions that increase awareness and openness in the workplace are generally well received. Overall, the evidence base is limited and inconsistent, highlighting a lack of robust evaluation of what works in practice.

This research highlights that while menopause support is gaining attention in workplaces, there is still limited evidence on what actually improves work outcomes

  • No interventions showed clear improvements in work ability or performance
  • Some programmes improve wellbeing, symptom management, and confidence
  • Interventions that increase awareness and openness are consistently valued
  • Manager training and workplace culture appear important enablers
  • Most approaches focus on individual support rather than organisational change
  • Evidence is limited, mixed, and often based on small or low-quality studies
  • There is a clear need for robust evaluation of real-world workplace interventions

© 2023 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V. The original work remains the intellectual property of the authors and publisher. Commentary by The Well Crowd. © The Well Crowd Ltd. 2026. All rights reserved. This content provides a summary and independent commentary on the original research and does not reproduce the original publication. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional or medical advice. No part of this content may be reproduced or distributed without prior written permission.

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