Nearly one thousand public servants from across the country participated in a conference on the effects of menopause and the climacteric on women's physical, emotional, and work health, organized by the Ministry of Women to combat stigmas, promote self-care, and prevent this stage of life from becoming an obstacle to their professional development.
As part of the first National Menopause Health Day in Mexico, the agency launched the lecture series "Awareness of menopause in the workplace: health promotion and recognition of this stage of life," in coordination with the Ministry of Health, IMSS, IMSS Bienestar, and other federal institutions.
The head of the Ministry of Women, Laura Itzel Castillo Juárez, stated that it is necessary to guarantee information, medical care, and support for women during this stage, as well as to promote work environments free of discrimination.
"Accompanying women during the climacteric and menopause is an act of justice and public health. Our commitment is to provide clear information, eliminate the stigmas that still persist in society, and ensure that this natural stage of life is experienced with dignity, peace of mind, and full institutional support in all spaces, including workplaces," she said.
During the first virtual session, titled "Understanding the climacteric and menopause: changes, manifestations, and effects on well-being," health sector specialists explained the physical and emotional transformations that women may experience.
Dr. Cinthia Adriana Ramírez Enríquez and MSc. Monserrat Flores García, specialists from IMSS Bienestar, pointed out that reproductive aging is a natural process that should not be considered an illness. They explained that the gradual decline of hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, can affect sleep, mood, bone health, and energy levels. They also offered recommendations on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and self-care, in addition to highlighting the importance of support from family and partners.
The head of the National Center for Gender Equity and Reproductive Health, Teresa Ramos Arreola, argued that it is necessary to change the way institutions and workplaces address menopause.
"Talking about menopause is also talking about health, well-being, equality, and rights. We are moving toward a vision that recognizes that women remain fully active, productive, and capable of developing professionally during the menopausal transition," she expressed.
The official highlighted the importance of creating working conditions that allow women to go through this stage without facing prejudice or restrictions on their professional development.
"We want to promote work environments that listen, support, and respond without discrimination," she said.
For her part, the director of Physical Autonomy at the Ministry of Women, Erika Zavala Oropeza, acknowledged that menopause has historically been a topic rarely addressed, even in workspaces.
"Menopause has been a topic that is rarely talked about and that we women have had to go through in solitude," she noted.
She added that the agency is working with health institutions and other federal agencies to expand information and support during this stage.
"We are working together with the health sector and various agencies to name this stage in our workplaces, provide the information we need, and guarantee that no woman has to give up her personal or professional development due to lack of support," she maintained.
The Ministry of Anticorruption and Good Government, the Ministry of Economy, and the National Center for Gender Equity and Reproductive Health are also participating in the lecture series.
The Ministry of Women noted that these activities seek to strengthen knowledge about the climacteric and menopause among staff of the Federal Public Administration and to promote workspaces that recognize women's health needs without discrimination.
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