Approximately half of the population goes through menopause, yet the subject is still stigmatized due to its connection to gender and aging. Many women hesitate to discuss their symptoms with healthcare providers often because of feelings of shame or a lack of awareness about what menopause actually is.¹ 

With women representing nearly half of the U.S. workforce, employers who fail to address menopause risk experiencing declining productivity among their organization.² Research indicates that when symptoms go untreated, it can result in costly, avoidable medical expenses and a decline in quality of life, both personally and professionally.

Over the last several years, more and more employers, health insurers and tech companies are paying attention to the inequities women face, making efforts to better support women’s health and unique needs. When it comes to factors like affordability, caregiving, mental health and menopause health, there are gaps to fill. New benefits offerings, digital solutions and resources have entered the market as organizations try to create a more holistic approach to women’s health.

“Women tend to be the decision makers and caretakers in health care, both when it comes to the health plan they choose and when a health situation arises within their family. It’s important for us to design service navigation, products and programs with that in mind,” shares Katie Catlender, Point32Health executive vice president and chief operations officer.