Findings from University of Utrecht Broaden Understanding of Menopause ("how Did I Cope With That for so Long Every Day, All Day?" Disruption, Misrecognition, and Menopause At Work).

Researchers from the University of Utrecht conducted a study on menopausal experiences of 50 cis women in the UK and the Netherlands, focusing on how menopause disrupts their working lives. The study proposed a framework of misrecognition, suggesting that women may feel their bodies are malfunctioning, leading to fears of being labeled as underperforming at work. The research highlights the challenges women face in managing menopausal symptoms in the workplace. [Extracted from the article]