The menopause happens to around half of the global population, yet for a long time it has been wrapped in taboo. But from workplace support to cultural portrayals, things are changing for the better. Here are 10 ways that menopause awareness is improving ahead of World Menopause Day.
In order to tackle the isolation and loneliness associated with the phase of life, menopause-friendly spaces are on the rise. Menopause cafes hold open discussions about the menopause over tea and cake. Humans learn through relationship and storytelling, so knowing that you are not alone can be helpful.
There is now an abundance of online resources offering support to those who are going through the process, such as local libraries, spas, and grassroots projects. Menopause Support community interest company in the UK provides individual support and menopause training for businesses, as well as for therapists. It has also recently released a guidance booklet sharing expert advice on menopause and its symptoms.
UK employers are creating flexible workplaces for menopausal staff, and Vodafone UK offered remote working to its menopausal employees in 2021. In 2022, NHS England embraced flexible working for menopausal women, with health chiefs urging others to follow suit.
Grassroots campaigns have been key in boosting menopause policies. Diane Danzebrink’s Make Menopause Matter campaign led to the inclusion of menopause in relationships and sex education in England.
Finally, the unexpected benefits of the menopause are being embraced, with high-profile campaigners like Lorraine Kelly and Angelina Jolie speaking about the creative output and increased confidence they have experienced since going through the menopause
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