THE MIDLIFE BRAIN SYMPOSIUM
WHY THE BRAIN MATTERS IN MIDLIFE
Menopause is often discussed through symptoms, hormones and personal health. But the brain is an essential part of the story. It has implications for cognition, sleep, mood, energy, confidence and the way women experience midlife at work and beyond.
The Midlife Brain Symposium brings these perspectives together—connecting emerging science, lived experience, clinical knowledge and the realities of work.
WHAT IS AT STAKE FOR YOU?
For Professional Women and Women Leaders
Around two in three women experience brain fog and other cognitive symptoms during menopause. Learn how the transition affects the brain, why these symptoms do not reflect competence, and what can support your brain health, confidence, and ability to lead.
For Clinicians
Cognitive symptoms are common during menopause; yet brain fog, sleep disruption, stress, mood changes, and memory difficulties can be hard to interpret. Hear the latest evidence on menopause, sleep, and brain health—and better understand the questions women bring to clinical conversations.
For Researchers
The workplace impact of menopause-related brain changes remains underexplored. Connect women’s lived experiences with emerging science and help identify priorities for future research through Symposium discussions and anonymous polls.
For Employers, HR and Workplace Leaders
Nearly one in six U.S. workers is a woman aged 45–64, yet menopause symptoms contribute to an estimated $5.4 billion in annual productivity losses. Learn how informed workplace design can help retain experienced women without mistaking symptoms for lost competence.
BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION
No single group can address this issue alone. Women need knowledge and language for what they are experiencing. Clinicians need a fuller view of women’s cognitive and working lives. Researchers need better questions grounded in lived experience. Employers need evidence-informed ways to respond.