EGA Institute for
Women’s Health
Talks and workshops for organisations
Reproductive Health at Work
Education and awareness across the life course – menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy and menopause.
Reproductive health issues can seriously impact people’s ability to work efficiently and happily. These may include issues affecting menstrual health, fertility, infertility, pregnancy, and menopause.
Why it matters
Too many people suffer in silence
Our research has shown that many people do not have adequate awareness and understanding of reproductive health, or adequate access to support for their various reproductive health needs. This can impact their lives at work, which in turn can also impact their organisations and employers.
Small and efficient changes in people’s working environment or structure – such as time off for hospital visits, flexibility to work from home, and/or emotional support – can have profound effects on wellbeing and productivity. However, since these topics are often taboo, many people continue to suffer in silence and may be misunderstood. Empowering employers and employees to understand the issues around reproductive health and key life stages will help support staff, improve organisational culture, and ultimately benefit everyone.
Our programme
Expertise across the whole life course
While some companies may offer fertility or menopause in the workplace packages, we provide unique expertise spanning the life course of reproductive health from multiple angles, including practical, emotional and ethical. We offer companies a range of educational and awareness-building packages to explore reproductive health issues at work and to foster supportive working environments. The main format of our package is in two phases.
Phase 1 · Introduction to Reproductive Health at Work – two options
What is it and why should we care?
Reproductive Health at Work – an interactive talk introducing the issues and why they matter for every organisation.
…and how can you make a difference?
Reproductive Health at Work – what is it, why should we care, and how can you make a difference? Including working in small groups and brainstorming.
Phase 2 · Bespoke workshops to cover topics in more depth
Reproductive health
Including the menstrual cycle; endometriosis; polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); fertility.
Infertility
Including the causes of infertility, tests, treatments and outcomes.
Pregnancy
Including pregnancy management; miscarriage and reproductive loss; maternity, paternity and parental leave; returning to work and breastfeeding.
Menopause
Including what it is, symptoms, treatments and life post menopause.
Inclusive and flexible
In person, online or hybrid
Our education is LGBTQ+ inclusive and considers the needs of all genders. All talks and workshops can be delivered in person (UK), online or in hybrid format. Reproductive health at work is key to mental health and general wellbeing, as well as comfort and satisfaction in the workplace, and we want to ensure that you can enrich your working environment through education, awareness-building, open conversations, and responsive policies.
“I found the session so insightful (although I started sweating at some of the fertility stats!). Joyce was a great speaker and clearly has so much more to share.”
Thomson Reuters · July 2022
We are now also offering this programme in Greece in collaboration with Dr Mara Simopoulou.
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Reproductive health at work
Bookings
Bring Reproductive Health at Work to your organisation
You can call or email us for bookings or for further discussions.
Telephone: 07880 795791
Email: reprohealthatwork@yahoo.com
