According to the United Nations, women made up 3.82 billion of the world's population in 2021. Of these, 47.1% were employed according to the International Labor Organization (ILO). These figures clearly show how important women are to our society. Whether as employees, entrepreneurs, or founders: Women play an important role in the economy - women are an economic factor!
However, every single one of these women will go through menopause at some point in her life. And this can have a serious impact on health and therefore on employment, as more and more studies show. The severity of menopausal symptoms varies greatly: some women experience only mild or occasional symptoms, while others have more severe and disruptive symptoms.
Up to 50% of women experience symptoms.
It is not possible to say exactly how many women will experience severe menopausal symptoms, as this depends on individual factors such as genetics, general health, lifestyle, and access to healthcare. However, it is estimated that about 25-50% of women experience moderate to severe menopausal symptoms.
This has not only physical but also economic consequences that can have a long-term impact on a woman's financial well-being - such as retirement savings, social security benefits and overall financial security in later life. The consequences are not only personal, but they also affect the performance of our society.
Demographic change makes women irreplaceable.
Demographic trends in the world's population are leading to lower birth rates and an aging population. It is obvious that there will be many more working women in the menopause in the future. Well-educated women are an important success factor for the economy, especially considering the growing shortage of skilled workers.
Companies must recognize that demographic trends and the menopause can have a negative impact not only on personal lives, but also on business success. But there are solutions:
Supportive workplace policies, flexible work arrangements and better education about menopause, as well as integrating the issue into corporate culture and infrastructure, can help mitigate the economic consequences for working women, increase their loyalty and motivation, and ensure business success.
A win-win situation for everyone!
It is especially important to educate women about menopausal symptoms and their effects - and about effective ways to address them, whether through lifestyle changes or naturopathic and conventional medical therapies.
After all, symptoms are still too often unrecognized, both by women themselves and by many doctors. Personal initiative and responsibility are needed to emerge stronger from a changing phase of life and to lay the foundation for healthy and relaxed aging.
This also applies to men, who’s so-called andropause begins around the age of 50 and is more gentle - and to couples, whose relationship can suffer considerably during this phase of life. With my Midlife Care services, I support them all in reaching their full potential. For more performance, healthy development, and personal happiness.