Read the updates further down ... In the May 26 Issue of Neurology magazine, the results of a recent study of menopause and memory loss have been reported and media sites are picking up the story around the world. It is not clear how many of those reporting have actually read the study findings versus how many (like us) are re-reporting on media... »
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... »