Menopause At Work: How To Manage Your Symptoms And Succeed In Your Career?

by Adira Editorial on
Image of Menopause written on the book along with telegram and coffee

Menopause is not an illness, but its symptoms deserve attention so every woman feels supported and equipped for this life transition. Working women, especially, should take steps to prevent symptoms from affecting their careers. Discover the common symptoms of menopause, learn essential precautions, and take charge with confidence!

What Is Menopause?

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstrual periods, marking the end of a woman’s reproductive phase. It typically occurs between ages 45 and 50, when the ovaries stop releasing eggs and produce less estrogen and progesterone. These hormonal changes can cause physical and emotional symptoms—and may raise the risk of other health issues.

Symptoms Of Menopause

Menopausal symptoms vary by woman, but some of the most common include:

Physical Symptoms

  • Irregular Periods
  • Hot Flashes
  • Night Sweats
  • Vaginal Dryness
  • Urinary Problems

Psychological Symptoms

  • Loss of self-confidence
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Anger
  • Irritability
  • Forgetting
  • Lack of concentration and confidence

These common symptoms may affect your comfort or focus at work—but with the right tools and support, they’re manageable.

How Menopause Can Affect Your Work 

Menopause symptoms can impact both work and personal life. For example, hot flashes and night sweats often lead to insomnia, disrupting work performance and sleep routines. Incontinence and other urinary issues can undermine your confidence—but the right support makes a big difference. Work stress can worsen menopausal symptoms, creating a cycle that’s hard to break. These problems may sometimes leave you feeling less motivated — and that’s okay. Recognising it is the first step toward managing it.

Menopause can influence your career in several ways, including:

  • Decreased Productivity: 

Women experiencing menopause may have difficulty concentrating and may experience fatigue, which can impact their productivity at work.

  • Increased Absenteeism:

Menopause symptoms such as night sweats and sleep disturbances can make it difficult for women to get a good sleep leading to increased absenteeism and a decrease in overall work performance.

  • Career Transitions: 

Menopause can be a time of reflection for women and some may take an opportunity to make career changes or pursue new opportunities.

  • Discrimination: 

Women experiencing menopause may face bias and discrimination in the workplace due to age-related stereotypes and their ability to perform their job.

  • Health Concerns:

Menopause is associated with an increased risk of health conditions such as heart disease, which can impact women's ability to work and their overall career performance.
 All this needs to be understood, and precautions need to be taken to ensure that you can deal with menopause in a reasonable manner.

 Also read our article on Menopause: Age, Symptoms & Treatments

Essential Precautions In Menopause 

Taking care of certain things could help ease your life during menopause and would also ensure that it doesn’t hamper your career. Some of the following precautions are worth checking out –

  • Include the following in your lingerie collection –
    • Leak-Proof Panties – Irregular periods increase worries of staining; stop worrying about it and instead wear leak-proof period panties around your period date to avoid staining.
    • Incontinence PantiesThese are special panties designed for urinary leak problems during menopause. The 3 layer design provides an anti-microbial and anti-odour wear experience.
    • Period Panties When on your period, opt to wear period panties so that you are confident of yourself and can stop worrying about stains. It also allows freedom of movement and a comfortable fit.
  • Include as many healthy foods as possible in your daily diet, like fresh fruit and vegetable salads. Try to cut down on snacking on unhealthy food items and instead reach for a fruit or juice when hungry.
  • Exercise regularly to keep yourself fit and also support your body through movement and strength-building activities that help you feel your best. You could try walking or take up yoga for a healthy lifestyle.
  • Shapers can offer added support and smoothness — especially on days you want that extra bit of comfort under clothing.

Check out: Top 3 Menopausal Innerwear For Women

Conclusion

Most important is the fact that you need to consider menopause as a normal life event that every woman goes through. It is not a disease or an illness. Don’t allow yourself to feel low about yourself; instead be gentle with yourself and find small ways to stay engaged with what matters to you.

Shop all Adira essentials, including leakproof panty, for an extra 10% off using code  "WORRYFREELEAKS" 

Related Products

Tags:
Previous
Top 3 Menopausal Innerwear For Women
Next
Bras Every Woman Over 50 Should Own
 
Customer testimonial review
Incontinence Panty Product Review
Incontinence Panties Product Review