Survey Closed • Analysis in Process
1.3M
Women enter
menopause annually
$26.6B
Annual cost
to employers
14.7%
In transition
visible in claims
A national study examining what it takes to make workplace menopause support work for everyone

Menopause at Work:
From Echo Chamber to
Mainstream Practice

Survey complete. Analysis in process. A nationally representative, mixed-methods study with results coming fall 2026.

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Phase 1 Complete

What 1,110 people told us

Survey fielded March through May 2026. Analyzable sample of 1,110, with all 12 protocol subgroups powered. Pearl IRB approved.

1,110
Participants
12
Subgroups
powered
4
Cities
convened
Fall '26
Findings
release
Who we heard from
  • Employees experiencing menopause
  • People managers
  • HR and benefits decision-makers
  • Senior leaders
  • Policy and health care stakeholders
What we asked about
  • Awareness versus action
  • Benefit access and gaps
  • Manager confidence
  • Stigma and disclosure
  • What support actually moves the needle
Phase 2 Complete

The rooms where policy got made

Four regional roundtables convened employers, HR leaders, clinicians, policymakers, and advocates. What was said in these rooms is shaping the study's policy brief and employer recommendations.

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April 24
Boston
William James College
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April 27
Houston
Texas Children's Pavilion
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May 4
Chicago
The Arts Club of Chicago
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May 8
Los Angeles
WME
In the room: Policy Leaders • HR & Benefits Decision-Makers • Clinicians • Advocates • Workplace Champions
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Menopause at Work: Why Integration Beats Innovation

Introducing the 3H Framework. A new employer roadmap backed by 25+ peer-reviewed sources across clinical, organizational, and health economics research. Read while you wait for the national study findings.

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What comes next

Menopause is showing up at work, whether we're ready for it or not.

This nationally representative, mixed-methods study, including four regional roundtables, a robust publication pipeline, and a documented public awareness footprint, is a deeply needed and uniquely complete initiative that will reshape employer menopause support and the larger workplace wellbeing landscape, positively impacting anyone showing up at work.

1
Cross-site analysis and policy brief
Quantitative and qualitative data integrated across the survey and all four roundtables. The co-branded report and policy brief release fall 2026.
2
Evidence-based publications
Findings submitted to peer-reviewed journals and trade outlets to drive practice change in workplace menopause support.
3
Employer recommendations and tools
Translating findings into practice-ready guidance for HR, benefits, and leadership teams.
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Frequently asked questions

When will findings be released?
A co-branded report from the Society for Women's Health Research and The Fuchsia Tent will release in fall 2026. Newsletter subscribers see the findings before they go to press.
Who is behind this research?
The study is a partnership between the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) and The Fuchsia Tent. Kacy Fleming (Founder and CEO, The Fuchsia Tent) and Syreen Goulmamine (Programs Manager, SWHR) serve as Co-Principal Investigators. The study protocol was reviewed and approved by Pearl IRB (#2026-0131-DFT).
What will the findings be used for?
Findings will inform a co-branded report, rigorous scientific and trade publications, and practice-ready recommendations for HR, benefits, and leadership teams. The goal is to move workplace menopause support from echo chamber to mainstream practice.
What happened at the roundtables?
Four half-day sessions in Boston, Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles convened curated groups of employers, HR leaders, clinicians, policymakers, and advocates for facilitated working conversations. Discussions were conducted under confidentiality protections to allow participant candor. What was said in these rooms is directly shaping the policy brief and employer recommendations.
I'm a journalist. How can I cover this study?
We welcome press coverage. Email info@thefuchsiatent.com with the subject line "Press inquiry - National Study" for our press kit, expert availability, and pre-release access to findings.
How can my organization use the findings?
Employer recommendations and practice-ready tools will release alongside the fall 2026 report. To discuss early implementation partnerships, briefings, or custom translation of findings into internal strategy, connect with us to schedule a 30-minute call or email info@thefuchsiatent.com.