How Do VMS Affect Job Performance?
Hot flashes can hit at inopportune moments, such as during an already stressful presentation or important meeting. Plus, when night sweats disrupt your sleep, you may experience daytime fatigue, making it even more difficult to maintain focus and concentration on the job.
According to Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 13 percent of women ages 45 to 60 had an adverse work outcome related to menopause symptoms, and roughly 11 percent missed work days because of these symptoms.
“Hot flashes can be disruptive to your workday, and we know there are hundreds of thousands of dollars lost due to menopausal symptoms in the workplace,” says Dr. Loeb-Zeitlin.
How to Manage VMS at Work
- Focus on your breath. Next time you feel a hot flash coming on, try taking a few deep breaths. Paced breathing can activate the parasympathetic nervous system,
