Menopause

Menopause

Peri menopause and menopause symptoms affect 85% of people who have or had periods and can vary from mild to severe. Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being wants to better understand the impact of this normal but sometimes difficult transition on the well-being of UC Davis employees and potentially identify ways to support them to improve quality of life​. 

Embracing the Change: Menopause Webinar Part 1, 2 & 3

In this 3-part series, Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being provides an overview of peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause. In part 2, Dr. Elaine Waetjen of UC Davis Health covers common themes and questions such as diagnosing menopause, symptoms, and navigating medical care. Part 3 discusses how you can use specific types of exercise and nutrition to counteract the changes that occur as you travel through your menopausal journey. The session will also cover supplements, from vitamins and minerals to herbal and protein supplements. 

 

Support in the Workplace

Meno-Power Interest Group​

  • Monthly support group for UC Davis staff and faculty​
  • For individuals who are experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, or who are curious about this normal but challenging life process. Please join the conversation and share about how this affects you and your well-being. ​
  • Co-hosted by Dr. Laura Fejerman and Michele Belden​
  • Email lfejerman@ucdavis.edu to receive the invite link to the next virtual meet-up​

 

Reasonable Requests You Can Ask For

  • If possible, ask about flexible work options, such as work from home​
  • Requesting a different uniform (short sleeves instead of long)​
  • Asking for a fan or moving to a cooler part of office​
    • If bringing one from home let supervisor know​
  • Setting reminders to help with brain fog​