Month: November 2024

Care for women in the menopause

The menopause marks a significant transition in a woman's life, often accompanied by profound changes to the skin. However, with the right treatments and care products, the skin can be rebalanced and remain radiantly beautiful.

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Challenges during the menopause

As oestrogen levels fall, the following skin problems occur:

• Collagen degradation: Leads to a weaker skin barrier, dryness, sensitivity and increased wrinkling.
• Pigment disorders: Irregular melanin production can cause dark spots.

A skincare routine tailored to mature skin is essential and should include daily care and special treatments.

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Special facial treatments

Mature skin requires more intensive care:

• Moisturizing masks: With hyaluronic acid and vitamin C for an instant moisture boost.
• Peelings: Microdermabrasion and gentle chemical peelings promote skin renewal, but should be used in moderation to avoid over-irritation.

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Décolleté and neck care

These areas are prone to wrinkling due to thin skin:

• Regular peelings and masks: moisturize and smooth the skin.
• Serums: With hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to improve skin elasticity.
• Special creams: Rich in antioxidants and moisturizers for extra protection.

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Beautiful eyes

Targeted care for the sensitive eye area:

• Cooling gels or eye creams: With caffeine and hyaluronic acid to reduce puffiness and dark circles.
• Retinol and peptides: To minimize fine lines and tighten the skin.

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Innovative treatments

Modern methods offer additional possibilities:

• Microneedling: Stimulates collagen production and improves skin structure.
• Laser treatments: Fractional lasers and IPL reduce pigmentation spots and sun damage with a short recovery time.
• Hyaluronic acid fillers: Restore lost volume and smooth wrinkles for immediate results.

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Care from the inside

Healthy skin starts on the inside:

• Diet: Antioxidant-rich foods (fruit, vegetables, nuts, fish) strengthen the skin.
• Hydration: Drink enough water to hydrate the skin.
• Food supplements: Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and biotin promote skin health.
• Stress reduction: Yoga, meditation and exercise reduce stress, which can accelerate skin ageing.

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The daily care routine

1. Cleaning:
   • Mild cleansing milks or creams gently remove dirt and make-up.
   • Avoid aggressive products so as not to dry out the skin.
2. Moisture:
   • Products with hyaluronic acid, glycerine and ceramides moisturize the skin.
   • Night creams with retinol and peptides promote cell regeneration.
3. UV protection:
   • Daily sun protection with at least SPF 30 protects against UV damage.

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Conclusion

The menopause brings challenges for the skin, but with the right combination of daily care, special treatments and a healthy lifestyle, skin can remain beautiful and healthy at every stage of life.

The menopause explained

The menopause is an important phase of life for women. During this phase, the ovaries cease to function and hormone production decreases. This natural process can be accompanied by symptoms such as hot flushes, sleep disorders, mood swings and physical changes. The average age for the onset of the menopause is around 50, but this varies from person to person.

A good understanding of the menopause is important for HR managers in order to better understand the needs and challenges of their female employees.

The effect of stigmatization

In many work environments, menopause is not openly addressed and women tend not to open up. The lack of communication and support leads to deep-rooted stigmatization, which has a serious impact on the working environment. As women are reluctant to talk about their experiences and do not receive adequate support, they often suffer in silence. This silent struggle not only increases feelings of isolation, but also leads to many women eventually leaving their jobs. The effects of stigmatization not only manifest themselves in personal suffering, but also have far-reaching consequences for women's professional development and well-being in the world of work.

Effects of the menopause in the workplace

The effects of menopause in the workplace manifest themselves in various areas, with three main points standing out in particular: Absenteeism, presenteeism and leavisme.

Absenteeism, which is characterized by increasing unplanned absences, is often seen in menopausal women. Surprisingly, these absences result in fewer official sick notes, as many women do not feel comfortable reporting their menopause-related symptoms as a reason for calling in sick.

Presenteeism is when employees come to work to complete their tasks despite severe symptoms. Although this commitment is commendable, it can lead to a higher error rate, as the physical and emotional stress can have a negative impact on work performance.

The decision of women not to go to work because they feel unwell is known as leavism. Women are increasingly using flexitime, annual leave, rest days and other leave arrangements to take time off when they are actually too unwell to go to work

Taken together, these three aspects illustrate that menopause in the workplace not only brings physical and emotional challenges, but also challenges traditional models of absence and presence, necessitating a more inclusive and supportive work culture.

Menopause and skills shortage in Switzerland

The skills shortage in Switzerland is increasingly influenced by a neglected but crucial demographic group: women over the age of 45, who make up the fastest growing proportion of the workforce and will spend around a third of their working life in menopause. Every day in Switzerland, around 200 women leave the workforce and retire. Although there is often talk of a shortage of skilled workers, the common solution of making oneself attractive to the younger generation through employer branding falls short. The numerical gap to be closed by young workers is far from sufficient.

Paradoxically, we are simultaneously creating barriers for women over 45. The economy is losing a considerable number of experienced female employees. Of women in menopause, up to 15% end their careers and a further 30% reduce their working hours or look for a better company. These alarming figures are confirmed by various studies.

Economic impact on companies

The economic impact of menopause on companies is considerable. The cost of replacing a "lost" employee amounts to around half or more of her annual salary. In Switzerland alone, these costs incurred by the departure of women during the menopause amount to over CHF 2 billion.

Productivity also decreases significantly, with global productivity losses due to menopause estimated at USD 150 billion per year.

The loss of qualified women at C-level is particularly critical, as many leave the company due to a lack of support or decide not to pursue a promotion. This not only leads to a loss of diversity in management positions, but also to a loss of experience and expertise.

Opportunities for companies

Menopause, while challenging, also offers significant opportunities for companies that actively embrace this phase of their employees' lives. Companies that are committed to a supportive and enlightened culture can gain a clear competitive advantage. By implementing targeted measures to support menopausal women, companies can not only promote the health and well-being of their employees, but also increase their productivity.

Introducing flexible working models, specific resources and training for managers to raise awareness of the needs of women at this stage of life can help to maintain the talent pool and strengthen employee retention. Open communication about menopause also creates an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity and gives female employees the confidence to speak openly about their needs.

The menopause is a challenging time in a woman's life. Dietary supplements can help with psychological and physical complaints.

The menopause also marks the end of a woman's fertile phase of life. Instead, a period without a menstrual cycle begins. This process, which lasts several years, can be accompanied by a range of symptoms. One third of women feel strongly, slightly or not at all affected by the symptoms of the menopause.  

The menopause is the time when at least twelve months have passed since the last menstrual period. It can therefore only be determined retrospectively. The average age at menopause for Central European women is 52, according to the Swiss Society for Gynecological Endocrinology, Contraception and Menopause.

We will show you which symptoms you might experience during your menopause. We also explain how The Women Circle valuable nutritional supplements from The Women Circle can support you during this challenging phase.

The symptoms of the menopause - and what helps against them

The menopause can be heralded by various signs. Around 60 percent of menopausal women suffer from insomnia. Do you also know sleep disorders only too well? The herbal supplement "MENO SLEEP relax mind" can help you to really relax at night - without regular periods of wakefulness.

The supplement contains the study-based extract of ashwagandha, one of the best-known medicinal plants in Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine. It also contains lemon balm and valerian root extract as well as vitamin B6, which helps to regulate hormonal activity. Take two capsules 30 minutes before going to bed. You can find more information about the product here.

Suddenly you start sweating? Then you are one of seven women who struggle with hot flushes during the menopause. Hot flushes occur particularly at night, writes the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen.

They can last three to six minutes and are often triggered by hot drinks, alcohol or other causes. Hot flushes are often characterized by sweating and sudden redness of the face, head and neck.

The "MENO HEAT body cooling" supplement helps with hot flushes caused by sweating. The study-based food supplement consists of vitamin B6, patented hops extract and sage extract.

The latter is obtained by extracting water from the whole plant. One capsule a day is enough to increase your well-being. Find out more about the supplement here.

The first symptoms of the menopause also include cycle fluctuations. These include irregular bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding and increased menstrual cramps. Other physical symptoms include abdominal pain, mood swings, water retention, headaches and migraines.

How the menopause can affect your psyche

Around the menopause, many women experience a decrease in sexual arousal. In addition, due to the lack of the sex hormone oestrogen, the vaginal skin releases less moisture, which causes a feeling of dryness. Among other things, this leads to pain during sexual intercourse.

Another unpleasant side effect is weight gain, with body fat being stored particularly in the abdominal area. The reason for this is a change in energy consumption and a change in fat distribution.

The psyche can also suffer during the menopause: A lack of oestrogen can be accompanied by irritability, nervousness, depressive moods and mood swings. The supplement "MENO MOOD positive thinking" can help you to regain your harmony in everyday life.

The food supplement contains the study-based saffron extract as well as micronutrients such as vitamins B6, B12 and magnesium citrate, also known as the anti-stress mineral. These micronutrients contribute to normal mental function and normal functioning of the nervous system. You can find out more about the product here.

These are the phases of the menopause

Did you know? The menopause occurs due to a decrease in the female sex hormone oestrogen: In fertile women, oestrogen is mainly produced in the follicles of the ovaries. With increasing age, these follicles - and the production of oestrogen - decrease. If there are no more follicles, menstruation no longer takes place.

The menopause is divided into four phases - one of which is the menopause. The premenopause takes place before the menopause, which for many women begins in their mid-40s with hormonal changes and mild symptoms such as menstrual irregularities. The perimenopause, on the other hand, describes the year before and after the menopause. During this phase, women often experience an increase in symptoms.

The last phase of the menopause is the postmenopause: this phase begins when the last menstrual period has been over twelve months ago. The end of this phase also marks the end of the menopause.

In total, the menopause lasts around ten to 15 years, although every woman experiences this time differently. One thing is certain: the vegan Meno capsules from The Women Circle are made from clinically tested ingredients that improve the quality of life during your menopause.

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