More Than Hot Flashes: Why Menopause Deserves a Seat at the Wellness Table
A Missing Chapter in Women’s Health
As we honor Women’s Health Week, we shine a spotlight on the diverse health journeys women experience—from adolescence to motherhood, and beyond. Yet, there is one chapter that’s too often left out of the conversation: menopause.
Despite the fact that nearly every woman will experience menopause in her lifetime, it remains underdiscussed, under-researched, and underserved—especially in the workplace. It's time to change that.
What Is Menopause—and Why It’s Often Misunderstood
Menopause isn’t just a single moment. It’s a transition that unfolds over time, beginning with perimenopause—a stage that can start as early as the late 30s or early 40s—through to menopause (defined as 12 consecutive months without a period), and finally postmenopause.
During this time, estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate and eventually decline, often leading to a variety of symptoms, including:
Hot flashes and night sweats
Sleep disturbances
Fatigue and brain fog
Mood changes and anxiety
Joint pain and low libido
For some women, these symptoms are mild. For others, they are life-altering—yet many feel unprepared and unsupported.
The Workplace Impact: A Silent Struggle
A 2022 study by the Fawcett Society revealed that 1 in 10 women have left their jobs because of unmanaged menopause symptoms. Even more report suffering in silence due to embarrassment, fear of stigma, or not knowing where to turn.
Companies like Vodafone and Channel 4 have taken action by implementing menopause-friendly policies, providing staff training, and even appointing Menopause Champions. These initiatives have led to measurable improvements in retention, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
At CG Atlantic and Zest Wellness, we believe it’s time to bring these best practices home.
How Employers and Wellness Leaders Can Help
Supporting menopausal employees is not just compassionate—it’s strategic. It’s a DEI issue. It’s a retention issue. And it’s a wellness issue.
Here are some ways workplaces can step up:
Raise awareness through staff training and open dialogue
Review policies to ensure menopause is addressed under health and wellbeing
Offer flexible accommodations (e.g., hybrid work, cooler uniforms, wellness rooms)
Create peer support systems, such as Menopause Champions
Empower HR to respond with empathy and clarity
At Menolux, we help organizations like yours design and implement these supports through executive coaching, policy guidance, and internal champion training.
Zest Wellness: Opening the Conversation
Zest Wellness is proud to partner with Menolux during Women’s Health Week to open up this crucial conversation. Together, we’re building a wellness culture that supports women not just in youth or fertility, but through every stage of life—including midlife.
Because real wellness doesn’t pause for menopause.
Takeaway Tips for Women in the Workplace
Whether you’re just entering perimenopause or well into postmenopause, here are some empowering steps you can take:
Track your symptoms — and trust what your body is telling you
Speak up — talk to your manager, HR, or a wellness provider
Seek support — menopause coaching, and treatment options exist
Know you’re not alone — thousands of women are walking this path too
Let’s Normalize Menopause
Menopause is not taboo. It’s not a weakness. It’s not the end of vitality or value.
This Women’s Health Week let’s give menopause the visibility it deserves.
Let’s support the women who lead, teach, nurture, and contribute through every stage of life.
Let’s normalize menopause—together.
Want to learn more?
Visit www.menoluxspa.com or connect with your Zest Wellness representative for resources, support, and coaching options.
About the Author: Patrice Rolle, Founder of Menolux
Patrice Rolle is a certified executive menopause coach, wellness educator, and the visionary founder of Menolux Health & Wellness Coaching & Consultancy. Her journey into menopause education began with her own transformative experience through surgical menopause and burnout, leading her to discover the power of informed, holistic care. Today, she advocates for midlife women across the Caribbean, helping organizations and individuals embrace menopause with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Through Menolux, Patrice is redefining what it means to thrive in midlife—empowering women to take back control of their wellness and rewrite their next chapter. She is also the author of *Your Menopause Roadmap: Transitioning with Confidence*, a practical guide that includes an accompanying workbook.
