The British Medical Journal has just released a study that shows it is aging and not menopause per se that increases a woman's risk of heart disease. Their report states: What is already known on this topic Although heart disease mortality increases with age, it is lower in women than in men It has been suggested that this protective effect is due to female... »
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... »