1 billion women can’t wait.

1 billion women worldwide are in menopause today. And yet, menopause remains one of the most underfunded, misunderstood, and unsupported health transitions in modern society.

Menopause is not a niche issue. It affects half the global population and touches every workplace, family, and economy. Women can spend up to one-third of their lives in peri-menopause and menopause—often while navigating careers, caregiving, leadership roles, and major life transitions.

The impact is real:

• Physical and mental health challenges

• Increased risk of chronic disease

• Lost productivity and career attrition

• Silence, stigma, and misdiagnosis

And still, too many women are told to “just cope.”

We need to act now.

Because supporting women through menopause is not just a health issue—it’s an equity issue, an economic issue, and a leadership issue.

Action means:

• Better education for women, employers, and healthcare providers

• Access to evidence-based care and treatment

• Menopause-inclusive workplace policies

• Open conversations that replace stigma with understanding

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When women are supported through menopause, everyone benefits—families, businesses, healthcare systems, and society as a whole.

It’s time to stop treating menopause as an afterthought.

1 billion women can’t wait.