Overview

• About nine million women in Germany face menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances and mood changes but often avoid discussing them due to lingering societal taboos
• Initiatives like the “Wir sind neun Millionen” campaign and growing podcast and media coverage reflect a shift toward normalizing conversations around menopause
• Experts at Vivantes Auguste-Viktoria-Kliniken and Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg stress that treatment options range from hormone replacement therapy to lifestyle and herbal interventions, each carrying distinct benefits and risks
• Companies are rolling out menopause consultations and workplace adjustments—such as flexible break schedules and improved climate controls—to help employees manage symptoms on the job
• Medical professionals and advocacy groups warn that sustained destigmatization and the expansion of corporate support policies are essential to meet the needs of menopausal women