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90% of organizations don't have a documented menopause strategy. Workforce data suggests that's a miss. Menopause is a predictable period for more than half of the human population. The transition typically peaks between ages 45 and 58 – coincidentally, the same decade when many women hold their most senior roles, offer their deepest institutional knowledge, and stand to provide the greatest leadership influence. And yet. 42% of these valuable team members say that (often silently) suffering with menopause symptoms has directly inhibited their careers. Even outside the human considerations, organizations can not afford to ignore the numbers: — 1 in 4 women consider leaving the workforce during menopause — New hires take 12 to 24 months to reach full performance — The average female executive annual salary is ~$250,000 — The cost of replacing her can exceed 200% of her annual salary In the U.S., this list is at the heart of a ~$26.2 BILLION issue. It's also a potential leadership opportunity. #MenopauseAtWork #TalentRetention #HRStrategy #WorkforceData #LeadershipPipeline #EmployeeBenefits #WomensHealth #CHROInsights #PeopleOperations #TotalRewards #EmployerBrand #WorkforceStrategy #MidcareerWomen #Selfority

Sarah Berg, MD FACOG MSCP joined the MiDOViA Menopause Podcast to discuss a topic you might not expect in your Monday LinkedIn feed: libido. During this candid, important conversation, Dr. Berg explains what's happening — biologically, neurologically, and physically — when desire shifts in midlife. She covers genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) in plain language, explains the pain-tension cycle, and talks through why so many women feel shame around a symptom that has a clear physiological explanation. Libido changes during menopause are rarely "just hormones." Listen to the discussion for the honest take that it deserves. 🎧 Listen or watch via the link in the first comment. #menopause #perimenopause #womenover40 #menopausehealth #selfority #gsmmenopause #womenandmedicine

Menopause is a transition that most women navigate without accurate information, adequate support, or a physician who was trained to provide either. That gap is a systemic issue – and a solvable one. The Women Mastering Midlife #podcast hosted Selfority founder Sarah Berg, MD FACOG MSCP for a conversation about why so many highly capable, deeply self-aware women have been blindsided by what is happening in their own bodies. Dr. Berg joined fellow certified menopause specialist, Victoria Byrd, to discuss how misinformation has shaped an entire generation of clinical decisions around hormone therapy. They explain why women remain afraid to ask for it and why too many physicians remain cautious about prescribing it. And they discuss what's happening to close this gap. If you are in perimenopause or menopause and you have ever left a doctor's appointment feeling dismissed, confused, or like you had to figure this out on your own — this episode is your weekend listen. 🎧 Link to listen in the comments. #Menopause #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #MenopauseEducation #HormoneTherapy #WomensHealthcare #Selfority #MenopauseSupport #HealthAdvocacy #MenopauseScience

You're mid-presentation when your mind goes blank on a number you've known for years. The room reads it as unprepared. You leave wondering if you've lost your edge. You haven't. It's time someone explains what's happening, clearly and with medical authority. Menopause doesn't announce itself in most workplaces. It arrives quietly – missed words, disrupted sleep, sudden heat – leaving you with a fearful sense that the woman you've always been is slipping. Too often, failing to acknowledge, understand, and name the issue leads to it being mislabeled. According to The Menopause Society, roughly 60% of women say menopause symptoms interfere with their work. More than 25% consider leaving their jobs entirely. These aren't performance problems. They're clarity problems – and in more and more cases, they're costing organizations their most experienced female executives. Selfority founder Sarah Berg, MD FACOG MSCP shares insights and solutions gathered over more than a decade as a practicing OBGYN. It's worth reading if you lead women, work alongside them, or are one. 🔗 Link in comments. #WomensHealth #Menopause #MenopauseAtWork #WomenInLeadership #Selfority #EmployeeWellbeing #RetentionStrategy #MenopauseEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #WomensHistoryMonth

For many women experiencing menopause symptoms, hormone levels can look completely normal on paper. That's because a single blood draw does not capture what is happening in a body where estrogen can shift dramatically within hours. It merely offers a snapshot of one moment in a system that is anything but static. The female body offers the best evidence of menopause. This is one of the most important things women need to know before walking into a doctor's office. Women are not imagining what they are experiencing throughout their whole body. Symptoms of the perimenopause transition can begin in the late 30s and last up to a decade. The window between "something is off" and "someone finally listened" should not span years. The most productive and powerful thing a woman can do is be informed about what the transition involves, what questions to ask, and how to advocate for herself. In an impactful, practical, actionable discussion between Selfority founder Sarah Berg, MD FACOG MSCP and Joy Secuban at the Clinton Foundation, attendees learned what to spot, what to ask, and what not to endure. Click the image to get the highlights, and watch the discussion on YouTube. (Link in comments.) #Perimenopause #MenopauseEducation #WomensHealth #MidlifeWomen #HormoneTherapy #MenopauseAwareness #EvidenceBased #WomensHealthcare #MenopauseScience #Selfority #DrSarahBerg #MenopauseSupport #HealthAdvocacy #WomenInMidlife #MenopauseResearch

🩷 Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. 🩷 The average time to diagnosis is 7 to 10 years. That gap is not primarily a research problem. It is a recognition problem. Most women have no reference point for what a normal period actually feels like. When pain is inherited — when your mother missed work, your grandmother called it something to endure — severe symptoms start to feel familiar. Familiar becomes normal. But common and healthy are not the same thing. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently updated its diagnostic guidance to place more weight on symptoms, history, and clinical presentation. Looking beyond surgical confirmation changes what you can ask for, and when. Tracking your cycle, documenting your symptoms, and describing impact rather than minimizing pain are concrete steps that move a clinical conversation forward. Your body's pattern is data. It deserves to be taken seriously. Read the guidance from Sarah Berg, MD FACOG MSCP on Katie Couric Media. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHqs9qyq #Endometriosis #WomensHealth #MenstrualHealth #ChronicPain #Selfority #PatientAdvocacy #ACOG #WomensHealthEducation #EvidenceBased

Colorectal cancer symptoms in women are easy to miss. During perimenopause, they're even easier to explain away. Bloating. Fatigue. Changes in digestion. These are the signals midlife women are most likely to attribute to hormones — and most likely to delay reporting to a clinician. That delay has consequences. The perimenopausal years create a genuine diagnostic blind spot. A body already sending unfamiliar signals makes it harder to recognize when a symptom deserves a closer look. Women in their mid-to-late 40s are at the exact intersection of hormonal change and rising colorectal cancer risk — and most don't know it. What changes that? Awareness. And the confidence to bring up the symptom that feels too small, too awkward, or too easy to rationalize away. Your body is communicating. The goal is learning to listen — and knowing when to act. #WomensHealth #MenopauseHealth #Perimenopause #ColorectalCancer #ColorectalCancerAwareness #WomensHealthEducation #MidlifeHealth #PreventiveCare #KnowYourBody #MedicallyInformed #Selfority

Middle-aged moms, we see you. Parenting children and teenagers during perimenopause can feel like hosting multiple hormonal revolutions under one roof. 🌪️ You are not alone. Since 1990, births to women over 40 have gone up 193%. That trend means that huge numbers of women are balancing perimenopause symptoms like mood swings and sleep disruption as they parent children or teenagers, who are likely bringing their own hormone-related challenges. If this is speaking to you, know this: → Perimenopause doesn't make you a bad parent. It makes you a parent with less bandwidth. → Understanding what's happening in your body can take you from "What's wrong with me?" to "This makes sense." → Talking to your kids can help – you can tell them that you're okay, but not in a great mood right now. → Sleep, movement, and mental health support can go a long way to helping you stay centered and present. Sarah Berg, MD FACOG MSCP recently contributed to a Parents Magazine article on the topic. 🔗 The post link is in the comments. 🩷 If this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it. #Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #Parenting #Selfority #MenopauseAwareness #WomensHealthEducation #MidlifeWomen #ParentsMagazine

The end of the day is approaching. It's Wednesday. If your sleep has been less than great so far this week, chances are, you're tired. You don't have to be. In this short video, Sarah Berg, MD FACOG MSCP offers some comfort and help in the form of an explanation for why you're awake every night at 3:00 a.m. and what you can (actually) do about it. #Sleep #Menopause #Perimenopause #Education

Good news. The thinking around #Endometriosis continues to advance. This useful – and fun – carousel, created in partnership with our friends at Unbiased Science, highlights critical signs of the condition. You'll also gain clarity on how new clinical guidance empowers women to understand which symptoms are signs to share with their doctor. #WomensHealth #Science #Research #Medical