One of the focus areas for CEMEX UK’s new Wellbeing Group looks at helping those going through the menopause, and those wanting to support loved ones who are.
The menopause is the time that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. It’s a natural part of ageing that usually happens between 45 and 55 years old. Menopause can cause symptoms like anxiety, mood swings, brain fog, hot flushes, and irregular periods. These symptoms can last up to 15 years, and over 70% of women experience them. They can have a big impact on a woman’s life, relationships, work and mental health.
It is, therefore, very important that we are all aware of the menopause and its effects, so we can support the women around us, and ensure that they can access the help they need; including lifestyle changes, counselling and medicines that can replace missing hormones and ease symptoms. For many years menopause has been suffered in silence, but thankfully this is slowly starting to change.
Over the coming months, CEMEX will be sharing resources for its employees to help with the menopause. And not just for women – for men who wish to support their loved ones, and for Managers looking to help women in their teams.
The first of these is a webinar, being held on Thursday 20th October at 11.30am and delivered by New Leaf Health. The webinar will cover:
- stages of menopause
- signs for these stages
- post menopause + reflection
- menopause and hysterectomy
- hormones
- weight gain treatments and risk
- physical and mental health
- coping mechanisms and positive behaviours
The webinar is open to all and will be useful for both men and women. Look out for an email at the start of next week with joining details but put the date in your diary now!
18th October marks World Menopause Day. The day was designated by the International Menopause Society (IMS) to raise awareness of the menopause and to support options to improve health and wellbeing for women in mid-life and beyond.
For further information about the menopause and support, visit: https://www.menopauseandme.co.uk/