Ever since Oprah pulled the camera back so we could see her in her full glory, the issue on the table has become not so much weight loss as menopause induced hormone imbalances. In 2005, Hormone Replacement Therpy (HRT) became a dirty word after studies revealed it could have negative repercussions for some people in regard to cardiovascular disease. It was considered that that... »
It was only a matter of time I guess before someone decided to see if the symptoms women experience as they transition thru menopause effects their work performance. As if women are not already discriminated enough in the workplace ... Do we really need studies like this Dutch one looking at "the impact of menopausal symptoms on work ability" that claims "Menopausal symptoms are negatively associated with work ability and may increase the risk of sickness absence"? I mean what were they thinking? That this is going to help women in the 40-60 age bracket obtain employment more easily? Or did they think this would... »