The Menopause Care Gap & Workplace Change | Laura Biggs, Menopause Mandate

Did you know only 14% of women learn about menopause from their doctor?In this powerful episode Lisa speaks with Laura Biggs,CEO of Menopause Mandate, about the systemic gaps in menopause care— and the growing movement to change them.Through the Mega Menopause Survey, which gathered insights from more than 40,000 women across the UK and US, Laura and her team, which includes US Chair Naomi Watts and UK Chair Mariella Frostrup,  uncovered alarming truths about menopauseeducation, healthcare access and workplace support.But this conversation isn’t just about the problem — it’s about progress.Laura shares how campaigners, policymakers, clinicians and public figures are coming together to transformhow menopause is understood, treated and supported in healthcare systems and workplaces across the US and UK. In this episode, we explore:• Why menopause is one of the most overlooked public health issues of our time• The most surprising findings from the Mega Menopause Survey• Why many women are still misdiagnosed or prescribed antidepressants for menopause symptoms• What the new NHS Over-40 Health Check menopause screening means for women in the UK• How the HRT pre-payment certificate is improving access tohormone therapy in the UK• Why menopause is pushing some women out of the workforce — and how employers can change thatConnect with Lisa and Laura: ·       Follow Menopause Mandate on Instagram ·       Learn more and join the movement ·       Follow MenoPositive for modern menopause education·       Sign up for news and updates at MenoPositive.life·       Forward this episode to a friend who needs to hear it!*******************************************************🎧 Follow MenoPositive for expert conversations on menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, and ageing well.