Stay silent or speak openly at work? The invisible barrier facing women over 40
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- Many women encounter perimenopause after 40, often during a period that would otherwise represent a professional peak.
- While society discusses motherhood and its challenges openly, the biological changes associated with perimenopause remain less openly discussed and under-researched.
- Neurobiology expert Jลซra Laลกas says the transition should not threaten women's careers if its effects on the brain are better understood.
For many women, turning 40 can coincide with a professional high point. It can also bring an unexpected and often frightening obstacle: perimenopause.
Motherhood and the challenges surrounding it are commonly discussed in public. The biological changes that affect mature women, however, remain an uncomfortable and relatively neglected subject.
Dr. Jลซra Laลกas, a doctor of neurobiology and speaker for HR Savaitฤ Lietuva, argues that perimenopause should not become a threat to a woman's career. She says a better understanding of the challenges the brain faces during this period could help women navigate it without sacrificing their professional lives.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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