The time for action is now

For too many women, menopause still means navigating fragmented care, limited support and systems that are not equipped to meet their needs at a pivotal stage of life.​

Women are living longer and play increasingly important roles across workplaces, families and communities, yet the systems supporting them through menopause have not kept pace. Women should not be expected to face avoidable disruption to their health, careers, relationships or daily lives because the right information, care or support are unavailable. 

By 2030, an estimated 500 million women aged between 45 and 55 will be going through the menopausal transition.¹ Not every woman will need or seek menopause care, but appropriate support should be available for those who want or need it, when they need it – from reliable information and responsive healthcare to supportive workplace adjustments. Reforming menopause care can help women live healthier, more fulfilling lives, remain active in the workforce and contribute fully to their communities and economies.​​

The impact extends far beyond menopausal symptoms and the individual. Women may reduce their working hours, step back from opportunities or leave work altogether, with consequences for financial security and long-term wellbeing. Families and communities can feel the wider effects, health systems may face additional demand for care, employers can lose experienced talent, and economies can lose productivity and economic contribution.​

The MAP Alliance brings together diverse expertise to build the evidence, partnerships and practical tools needed to advance menopause policy and drive systemic change, helping women live, work, care and thrive through midlife and beyond.
 

1. Wilson M, Schmidt I, Alam M. The Health and Economic Impacts of Menopause: Policies and Investments to Advance Care, Opportunity, and Equity. FP Analytics; May 2025. 
Available at: impactsofmenopause.com. Accessed September 2026.