Politics · Mexico · 6 hrs ago
Mexico launches workplace conferences to address menopause stigma
Mexico’s Women’s Secretariat launched a conference series on menopause at work as part of the country’s first National Menopause Health Day.
Nearly 1,000 public servants from across Mexico took part, with health and government institutions involved.
The sessions explain how menopause and the transition before it can affect physical and emotional health, including sleep, mood, bones and energy.
Health specialists described menopause as a natural process, not an illness linked to reproductive ageing and gradual hormonal changes.
Organisers say women need clear information, medical care and support, and that workplaces should address menopause without stigma or discrimination.
The effort aims to help women continue their professional lives without prejudice or restrictions during this stage.
The conference series involves several federal institutions, including the health sector, though no further schedule is given.
Mexico’s Secretariat for Women launched a conference series to address menopause stigma and discrimination in workplaces.
Nearly 1,000 public servants from across the country took part in a conference on menopause and the climacteric transition.
The initiative was launched in coordination with the Health Secretariat, IMSS, IMSS Bienestar and other federal institutions.
Officials said the effort aims to provide information and support and help women continue their professional development without discrimination.
Health specialists described menopause as a natural process and discussed its possible physical and emotional effects.
- Who
- Mexico’s Secretariat for Women, in coordination with health and other federal institutions, organized the conferences. Nearly 1,000 public servants participated.
- What
- A conference series was launched to raise awareness of menopause and address stigma and workplace discrimination.
- When
- In connection with Mexico’s first National Menopause Health Day; the event date is not stated.
- Where
- Mexico; the first meeting was held virtually.
- Why
- To provide information and support, promote self-care and prevent menopause from obstructing women’s professional development.
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The Secretariat for Women launched the series in coordination with health and other federal institutions.
Specialists discussed changes, symptoms and effects of the climacteric transition and menopause on wellbeing.
- Participants
- Nearly 1,000 public servants from across Mexico
- Organiser
- Mexico’s Secretariat for Women
- First meeting
- Held virtually
- Partner institutions
- Health Secretariat, IMSS and IMSS Bienestar
- Launch context
- Mexico’s first National Menopause Health Day
What people are saying
Supporting women during the climacteric transition and menopause is an act of justice and public health.
Talking about menopause is also talking about health, wellbeing, equality and rights.
Menopause has been a subject that is rarely discussed and that women have had to go through alone.