Menopause Is Your Workplace’s Most Expensive Unaddressed Health Issue

The business case for menopause-inclusive employee wellness — and how Rubi Health partners with employers.

6 min read · Rubi Health Clinical Team

Your most experienced employees — managers, directors, senior contributors — are disproportionately women in their 40s and 50s. Right now, a significant portion are managing menopause symptoms at their desks, in your meetings, on your calls. In silence. At a cost your organization absorbs without knowing it.

The Numbers Are Not Small

A 2023 Mayo Clinic study estimated menopause-related work disruptions cost American employers $1.8 billion in lost working time annually. When healthcare costs, absenteeism, and workforce attrition are included, the total annual economic toll reaches $26.6 billion. The Menopause Society’s 2024 Workplace Consensus Recommendations found women with severe symptoms are significantly more likely to reduce hours, decline promotions, or leave the workforce entirely.

What the Rubi Health Employer Program Includes

Telehealth menopause care for employees: Direct access to a board-certified NP specializing in hormone health — covered through insurance, available nationwide, same-week appointments.

Workplace education: Lunch-and-learn sessions covering what menopause is, how it affects performance, and how to create a supportive culture.

HR and manager training: Practical guidance on supporting menopausal employees without overstepping or stigmatizing.

Preventive health screenings: Comprehensive hormone panels, cardiovascular risk assessment, bone density referrals, and metabolic labs as employer-sponsored benefits.

Customized wellness plan design: Built to fit your organization — whether you have 50 employees or 5,000.

The Rubi Takeaway

Menopause is not a personal issue that happens to occur at work. It is a workforce health issue with measurable financial consequences — and measurable solutions.

Partner with Rubi Health for your workplace wellness program.

We work with employers of all sizes to build menopause-inclusive benefits that protect your workforce and your bottom line. Book your consultation.

References

1 Faubion, S.S., et al. (2023). Impact of menopause symptoms on women in the workplace. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 98, 833–845.

2 The Menopause Society. (2024). Menopause and the workplace: consensus recommendations. menopause.org

3 Maturitas. (2024). Menopause in the workplace: challenges, impact, and next steps. doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.107983

4 Health and Economic Impacts of Menopause. (May 2025). Global economic burden report. impactsofmenopause.com

5 Stanford University. (March 2025). Research reveals women take substantial earnings hit during menopause. news.stanford.edu

6 The Lancet. (2024). Time for a balanced conversation about menopause. Lancet, 403, 877.

7 AARP. (2023). Menopause in the workplace: economic impact survey. aarp.org