National Menopause Foundation, Inc.

National Menopause Foundation, Inc. Leading the change in how people perceive, understand and experience menopause.

Thank you, .com for featuring the (NMF) new free Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool in your article "$26 Billion Proble...
06/18/2026

Thank you, .com for featuring the (NMF) new free Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool in your article "$26 Billion Problem Employers Are Finally Starting to Solve"!

Experts agree that addressing menopause in the workplace is no longer optional but a strategic business imperative to retain talent and boost productivity. For decades, it has been one of the most significant and unaddressed issues impacting the modern workforce: the silent exodus of experienced female talent due to menopause. Now, a pivotal shift from quiet awareness to strategic action is underway. The National Menopause Foundation (NMF) launched a free Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool, a move that signals a turning point for how organizations manage and retain their most senior women.

This isn't merely a wellness initiative; it's a direct response to a significant business risk... The business implications of ignoring menopause are staggering... https://briefglance.com/articles/the-26-billion-problem-employers-are-finally-starting-to-solve

Have you signed up for the 6/18 (TODAY!) at 12pm ET "Perimenopause R.O.A.R. Take Action Bootcamp Actionable Training to ...
06/18/2026

Have you signed up for the 6/18 (TODAY!) at 12pm ET "Perimenopause R.O.A.R. Take Action Bootcamp Actionable Training to Drive (Peri)Menopause Advocacy in Your State"? If not, there's still time to do so to learn how to be an advocate for policy changes at the state level to support women's health at menopause!

Join Founder + President and .mcdonald Lisa McDonald, Director of Policy and Advocacy at The Pause Life, and for this live, interactive bootcamp designed to equip advocates with the tools and strategies needed to advance perimenopause awareness and policy in their state.

Learn more & REGISTER HERE: https://luma.com/ei1pj11f

When Menopause Reopens Old Traumas - For some women, perimenopause can trigger PTSD symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety,...
06/17/2026

When Menopause Reopens Old Traumas - For some women, perimenopause can trigger PTSD symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. Over the past two decades, researchers have consistently found that experiencing childhood or adult trauma is linked to worse hot flashes, night sweats, and other menopause symptoms. But a study published in 2023 in the journal found that the relationship seems to go both ways: that perimenopause may bring a worsening or resurgence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. (These symptoms include flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, negative mood changes, and hyperarousal.)... https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a71472814/menopause-trauma-symptoms/

Is It Perimenopause or Anxiety? A New Global Study of 17,000 Women Can Help You Tell the Difference - A sweeping new g...
06/17/2026

Is It Perimenopause or Anxiety? A New Global Study of 17,000 Women Can Help You Tell the Difference - A sweeping new global study is reshaping how researchers talk about perimenopause and giving women fresh ammunition for conversations with their doctors. Here's what the latest research says about why perimenopause is so often missed and what to actually look for... https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article316074187.html



Do Women Really Need a Menopause Workout? - A new wave of fitness programs claim to be specifically tailored for midlif...
06/16/2026

Do Women Really Need a Menopause Workout? - A new wave of fitness programs claim to be specifically tailored for midlife. Here's what to know about them. Menopause has moved into the cultural mainstream, and strength training has emerged as one of the most consistent recommendations for healthy aging, from influencers and medical experts alike. Recently, more and more fitness brands have introduced programs built around the premise that midlife women require specialized workouts.

The market is sizable: About half the female population in the United States is over 40, and approximately two million women enter perimenopause each year. The fitness industry has noticed. But are these programs meeting a real need or manufacturing one?...
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/well/move/menopause-workouts-exercises.html

(NMF) announced today the launch of its FREE Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool. To create this new tool, NMF conducte...
06/16/2026

(NMF) announced today the launch of its FREE Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool. To create this new tool, NMF conducted a Menopause-Friendly Workplace Assessment Survey with over 200 women employers/employees. It revealed a workplace landscape in transition, with significant awareness gaps but emerging recognition of menopause as a critical workplace issue. NMF's comprehensive Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool is downloadable from its website and includes a self-evaluation totaling 200 points with details to help employers see how they can aid, retain and support their employees during the menopause transition and become a more menopause-friendly work environment.

In addition to the new Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool, the NMF website also includes links to other workplace resources as well as educational materials and courses for women to better understand the menopause transition and how to thrive during it.

READ the press release here:https://nationalmenopausefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NMF-Benchmark-Tool-Press-Release-FINAL-6-16-26.pdf

ACCESS the new tool & resources here: https://nationalmenopausefoundation.org/inspiration/workplace-resources/

A UVM study has found that menopause can significantly affect brain function - The study, led by Julie Dumas, the asso...
06/15/2026

A UVM study has found that menopause can significantly affect brain function - The study, led by Julie Dumas, the associate director of the Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit and a psychiatry professor at , examined brain function across three stages: premenopause, perimenopause and postmenopause. Abigail Testo, a postdoctoral research associate in Dumas' lab, conducted the study, and the findings were published in the journal Menopause, according to a community announcement.

The researchers found that brain activity during a "resting state" — when individuals are not actively performing a task — differed significantly across menopause stages. These differences appear to be linked to hormonal changes, particularly fluctuations in estrogen.

The findings suggest that menopause is not only a reproductive milestone but also a critical neurological phase that may influence both present cognitive experiences and long-term brain aging... https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/local/vermont/2026/06/11/university-of-vermont-study-on-menopause-and-brain/90472053007/

More than half of states have taken up menopause legislation - Dozens of state legislatures are leading changes across...
06/12/2026

More than half of states have taken up menopause legislation - Dozens of state legislatures are leading changes across the country in policies for menopause care and coverage. Why it matters: Menopause has moved from a taboo subject to a public policy priority. More than half of U.S. states have seen menopause-related legislation introduced or enacted since 2023... The big picture: These moves come as menopause gains new attention from employers, health systems and investors... https://www.axios.com/2026/06/11/menopause-legislation-bills-map

Abdominal Fat May Be Intensifying Menopause Symptoms — Here's What Helps. We already know metabolic health1 influences...
06/12/2026

Abdominal Fat May Be Intensifying Menopause Symptoms — Here's What Helps. We already know metabolic health1 influences far more than weight. It shapes everything from blood sugar regulation and cardiovascular risk to sleep quality and brain health. But researchers are increasingly starting to ask another question. How might metabolic health influence the menopause transition itself?... A new study published in Menopause suggests abdominal fat, particularly visceral fat stored deep around the organs, may play an influential role in menopause symptom severity... https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/abdominal-fat-may-be-intensifying-menopause-symptoms-study-finds

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