Kate felt empowered at work until menopause struck. Now there's a growing push to help women like her

With two successful businesses to run, Kate Sinfield suffered in silence as menopause hindered her ability to work. Her story is a common one that the corporate world is under increasing pressure to change.

Not really understanding what was happening to her, she suffered in silence, worried that if she spoke out, it would undermine her position.

But her experience with menopause is not uncommon, with many women feeling embarrassed or ashamed to discuss its effect on them.Menopause and perimenopause cause fluctuating hormone levels, which bring on a range of symptoms including hot flushes, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, anxiety, depression, brain fog and weakened short-term memory.

Menopause Alliance Australia, a new organisation dedicated to raising awareness of menopause, is hoping to break that stigma.

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