Stress affects far more than how we feel emotionally, and growing research suggests it may also influence menstrual health. This article explores what we actually know about stress and the menstrual cycle, why working patterns matter, and why employers need to look beyond resilience and consider the way work itself is designed.

Women’s networks can be a powerful source of connection, insight and career development, but they should not be expected to carry responsibility for gender equality or women’s health on their own. This article explores what makes a women’s network genuinely effective, from executive sponsorship and meaningful budgets to recognition, influence and a clear connection to wider organisational strategy.

Many organisations are doing more on women’s health, but the work is often scattered across HR, Wellbeing, EHS, employee networks and passionate volunteers. This article explores why shared responsibility still needs clear accountability, and why women’s health needs senior ownership, a clear strategy and better connection to talent, leadership and employee experience.

What's the difference between a menopause policy and a Menopause Action Plan? Although they sound similar, they serve very different purposes. In this article, we explore how the two work together, why organisations shouldn't see them as interchangeable, and how each plays a different role in creating meaningful support for women at work.

What is a Menopause Action Plan, and do employers really need one? In this article, Clare Knox explores what the UK Government's proposals could mean for organisations, why she's optimistic about the opportunity and why the real value of an Action Plan has very little to do with the document itself.

Workplace conversations about menopause often focus on absence, productivity and retention. But there is a bigger question. What happens when a temporary period of poor health starts to affect a woman’s career, earnings, pension and future opportunities? This article explores why good menopause support should be about keeping careers and choices open.

Menopause Action Plans are a positive step, but having a plan does not automatically create a better workplace. This article explores how employers can avoid tick-box approaches, unintended stigma and fear-based compliance, and instead focus on what really matters: improving women’s experience of work.

A practical on-demand webinar exploring how PMDD can affect working life, with guidance for anyone navigating symptoms at work and managers wanting to offer better support.

If you’re applying for PIP and have been asked to provide a letter from your employer, this free guide will help you understand what to ask for, what the letter should include, and how to make sure it reflects the real impact of PMDD. Inside, you’ll find practical guidance, example wording, and templates to make the process feel clearer and less overwhelming.

Perimenopause doesn’t always look like hot flushes and missed periods. Sometimes it looks like brain fog in meetings, broken sleep, a shorter fuse, and feeling “not quite like yourself” at work. This blog breaks down 5 early signs many women miss, and what to do next, without the panic.

Is PMDD a disability? The answer is not a neat yes or no, and that uncertainty can make you feel even more alone when work is already hard. But if PMDD has a substantial, long-term impact on your ability to function, especially at work, you may be protected under UK and US law. In this article, I’ll walk you through what those protections can look like in real life, plus what to do if you have been dismissed, penalised, or treated unfairly.

PMDD can make work feel impossible some weeks, especially when brain fog, low mood, and overwhelm hit at the same time. This article explores how AI can act as practical cognitive support during low-capacity days, helping with communication, prioritising, and meeting follow-up. It’s not about pushing through. It’s about reducing load, protecting confidence, and finding realistic ways to stay in work while living with cyclical hormonal health challenges.

Knowing what is going on inside your body during the menstrual cycle can help you to take better care of yourself! In this article, we explore the four phases of the menstrual cycle and how to work with your hormones.

Adenomyosis can cause painful periods, heavy bleeding, pelvic pain and fatigue, yet many women live with symptoms for years without knowing what is wrong. This article explains what adenomyosis is, why diagnosis can take time, how it can affect working life and what better workplace support can look like.

PMDD can make work feel ten times harder, especially when you’re expected to show up like nothing’s going on. This guide is a practical, workplace-real companion for navigating symptoms, protecting your confidence, and getting the right support in place. Whether you’re managing PMDD yourself or supporting someone who is, you’ll find clear guidance, helpful language, and next steps you can use straight away.

Hormones shape energy, focus and performance at work. Learn why hormonal health is a workplace issue and how employers can respond better.

In this article, we share a real story from one of our community members. They’ve opened up about their journey with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) in the workplace, and it’s something many of us can relate to.

Talking to your manager about a menstrual health condition can feel daunting, especially when you’re worried about how you’ll be perceived. This guide shares practical advice to help you prepare for the conversation, explain how your symptoms affect you at work and explore the support or adjustments that could make things easier.

Menstrual and hormonal health can have a real impact on how people feel and function at work, yet many employees still manage symptoms in silence. This article explores what a genuinely menstrual-friendly workplace looks like, from manager confidence and flexibility to policies, facilities and culture change.

In this guest post, one of our community members shares her experience of navigating surgical menopause at work, along with the ways she supports herself through the challenges it can bring.