The Mental Load of Menopause: A Silent Strain Behind Closed Doors

In the lead-up to World Menopause Day (October 18), we're shining the spotlight on a hidden crisis - menopausal burnout. It’s not just about hot flashes and mood swings. It’s the mental fog that clouds meetings, the bone-deep fatigue, the 3am wakeups, the anxiety that simmers beneath the surface — all while managing careers, caregiving, and the invisible weight of emotional labour.

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