EMPACT Menopause Study Report

Calls to Action

Published 9/30/26

Report from the Employee Perspectives and Challenges Concerning the Transition of Menopause (EMPACT Menopause) Study

Menopause is a universal life stage for women that has far-reaching economic, social, and health care implications during their working years.

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) conducted the Employee Perspectives and Challenges Concerning the Transition of Menopause (EMPACT Menopause) Study via a survey in 2023 to better understand the workplace experiences of individuals who have entered or completed the menopause transition, as well as their coworkers and employers. Initial insights from the study were released in the EMPACT Menopause Study Bulletin.

This EMPACT Menopause Report shows that menopause at work is not defined by one symptom or one type of job. It is shaped by the interaction of symptom burden, workplace relationships, organizational culture, and the availability of practical supports.

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EMPACT Menopause Study Policy Implications

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