Navigating the Heat Wave of Menopause: Coping Strategies and Workplace Support

2023-06-27 09:16:48

traverse a hello of heat while undergoing the transition to menopause -call perimenopause and which usually lasts about seven years – can be, for many women, a even more difficult depending on the symptoms that are being experienced. This evolutionary period of women It is a unique and personal experience that is different for each woman. While for some it happens without penalty of gloryfor others it can be a stage full of complications at personal and work level. The fatiguelos hot flusheslos sleep disordersthe brain fogthe palpitations, the menstrual disturbances, anxietyheadaches, problems memory and concentration, humor changes… If to this varied symptomatology we add that of a hello of heat We are, without a doubt, facing the perfect storm. The menopause symptoms overlap and enhance each other rise in temperatures.

Menopause and heat wave in the office

In some countries, work is being done to implement concrete measures that promote the well-being and health of women going through the menopause.

With or without hello heat, the menopause It is an evolutionary stage of women that many organizations are trying to make visible and normalize. Some countries are working on the implementation of concrete measures that encourage the welfare and health of women who go through this stage. In US or UKFor example, many companies are adopting policies to support women going through menopause. For example, creating rest spaces where the temperature is controlled, more flexible hourshelp to find treatments suitable etc A few days ago, without going any further, the New York Mayor Eric Adamspromised in a speech to support the implementation of “more menopause-friendly workplaces”. The European Menopause and Andropause Society recommends the implementation of these measures to increase the empathy and support for women going through menopause:

Sensitize to employees about menopause.To allow women going through it to be able to talk about the bothersome symptoms they experience. Review the temperature and ventilation of workplaces. Reduce the stress work-related.Allow modes of flexible work.Provide employees with easy access to agua cold drinking and services.

10 ideas to cope with menopause and heat wave at the same time

Tricks to get through the heat wave and menopause at the same time.

If it’s complicated for everyone work in a heat wavefor women going through the menopause with a symptomatology marked, more During these days when the stifling heat makes it difficult for us to sleep, work and enjoy, it is especially important to allow yourself:

Talk about it. Especially in the early stages of perimenopause, it is common for us to be little used to talk about symptoms that we are experiencing. Discussing it with other women can help you understand what is already happening to you. help yourself better.Dress in breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen. For women who work with uniform, this can be especially tricky. You can talk to your company to allow you to make some changes to the clothes you wear.Hydrate. During the menopauseand also during the heat wave, the hydration it’s key. “Make it easy for you brain so that you remember: always have water nearby, always carry a bottle in your bag, use the alarm on your mobile at least two or three times a day so you don’t forget to drink on an empty stomach,” he explains. martha leonexpert in diet and female hormonal health..Give yourself little breaks. If your company has spaces to disconnect, use them every two hours or when you need it. You will need to rebalance yourself physically and mentally more often because the stress and the menopause they are not good friends.don’t push yourself too hard. The brain fog, the fatiguelack of concentration are symptoms of menopause and of the hello of heat. She is compassionate with yourself. Your body already does what it can. “Stress releases cortisoladrenaline that, together with the changes in our body, accentuate the hot flushes. Lowering the activity of our sympathetic system and activating the parasympathetic to calm stress will help us better control hot flashes,” he explains. martha leon.Control ventilation and temperature in your workspace. This point can be especially difficult in smart buildings. The ideal temperature is said to be 20 degrees, but you better find your own. Arm yourself with tools that can help you balance your personal temperature: a fanand fanand spay facialetc.Follow a light and moisturizing diet. Avoid the copious meals and ally with food cold effect. “The “real” food and variety is more necessary than ever. rich in proteins -meat, fish, eggs…- and good fats -olive oil, avocado… and sources of omega 3– because they help us preserve external and internal tissues, ensure cognitive health and keep inflammation at bay”. In addition, “it is essential to avoid processed foods -overly sweetened and with additives- at this stage”, explains Marta León. walk. Movement is essential for this stage of life. Choose the hours of least heat (at dawn or at night) to walk for a while. Also during the day, do small excursions in your office: to the printer, to the toilets, to the cafeteria. You need it.Request a more flexible schedule. In the most complicated cases, you can ask your company for a more flexible schedule during these days that shower more often or being in one calmer and cooler environment.
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