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Effectiveness of Workplace-Based Interventions to Promote Wellbeing Among Menopausal Women: A Systematic Review

Chithramali Hasanthika Rodrigo, Elinor Sebire, Sohinee Bhattacharya, Shantini Paranjothy, Mairead Black

Post Reproductive Health

2023 June

DOI: 10.1177/20533691231177414

SAGE Publications

Licence Label: CC BY 4.0

This systematic review explores what workplace interventions actually support menopausal women’s wellbeing. Looking at a small but growing evidence base, it finds that interventions such as self-help cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), yoga, health coaching, and awareness programmes can improve symptoms, wellbeing, and some work outcomes. However, the research highlights that current evidence is limited and often based on small, short-term studies. It also shows that awareness and education play an important role in reducing stigma and improving workplace conversations. Overall, the findings suggest that menopause support at work needs to be more structured, multi-component, and embedded into organisational practice.

This research highlights that menopause is still under-supported in workplace wellbeing strategies, despite its clear impact on employees and organisations.

  • Menopausal symptoms can significantly affect wellbeing and work performance
  • There are currently very few well-evaluated workplace interventions
  • Evidence-based approaches like CBT and lifestyle support show positive results
  • Awareness and education help reduce stigma and improve workplace conversations
  • Managers play a key role in shaping employee experience during menopause
  • Most interventions are short-term, with limited evidence on long-term impact
  • A one-size-fits-all approach is unlikely to work given varied experiences
  • Multi-component, flexible support is likely to be more effective

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