Navigating Menopause in the Workplace Comic
A fictionalised yet authentic account of the experiences of working women, based on real-life testimony we gathered through extensive interviews and presented in an accessible comic strip form.
Menopause Innovation Research Hub (MIRH)
Around one in every three women is experiencing the menopause or perimenopause right now. Despite being such a common and natural part of female life, scientific and societal understanding of menopause remains inadequate. At the Menopause Research Hub, our mission is to push the boundaries of research to improve the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of women in the menopause transition. We work across research, healthcare and communities to create meaningful, lasting change.
Our mission
Generate groundbreaking research and innovation
We lead and support high-quality research to deepen understanding of menopause and to develop effective, evidence-based solutions that improve women’s lives.
Strengthen healthcare for women
Our healthcare professionals work to improve access to timely menopause care so that all women receive the support they deserve.
Improve support for women in the workplace
We research how employers can create menopause-inclusive environments by promoting best practices, offering guidance of how menopause can affect working life.
Amplify women’s voices
We involve women directly in shaping research priorities, co-designing studies, and evaluating services so that their lived experiences guide our work.
Shape policy and improve national standards
We work closely with government, healthcare bodies, and policymakers to ensure that decisions are guided by the latest evidence and reflect the real needs of women.
Reduce health inequalities
We focus on understanding diverse experiences of menopause across different communities and work to ensure equitable access to care, information, and support.
Meet the Directors
Dr Susan Logan, Senior Lecturer and recently retired gynaecologist
"Specialising in the field of Menopause for over 20 years, both as a clinician and researcher, I have seen how far menopause care and knowledge has progressed. However, much more needs to be done and this can only be achieved by increasing collaborative relationships between clinicians from a wide range of disciplines, scientists, women and their communities. The key is learning from each other."
Projects and publications
- Examples of MIRH active funded research projects
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- PROTECTOR - Preventing Ovarian Cancer through early Excision of Tubes and late Ovarian Removal (Aberdeen Lead Dr Atiyah Kamran)
- OASIS 4- Phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of elinzanetant 120 mg in women receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy for HR+ breast cancer and experiencing VMS (Aberdeen Lead Dr Atiyah Kamran)
- PEARLS: Proactive against reactive therapy for the prevention of Lichen Sclerosus exacerbation and progression of disease (Aberdeen Lead Dr Atiyah Kamran) SHELLS :Establishing Effective Diagnostic Criteria for Vulval Lichen Sclerosus (Aberdeen Lead Dr Atiyah Kamran)
- GendAge Weight loss study, to examine the influence of sex, age, and HRT on sex hormone expression during caloric deficit. (Lead Prof Alex Johnstone).
- Discovery of brain circuit reversing the decline in physical activity and muscle mass with age. (Lead Prof Lora Heisler)
- PhD project, 黑料网, School of Psychology, to develop a psychologically informed toolkit to educate, empower and support women, employees and line managers in the workplace. (Lead Dr Chithramali Rodrigo and Linda Engles)
- Examples of MIRH scientific publications
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- Dinish US, Logan S, Balasundaram G, Xinhui VT, Vinod Ram K, Ruochong Z, Renzhe B, Silvani S, Hua Cheng K, Xia X, Giap Hean G, Choolani M, Olivo M. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and imaging for non-invasive objective assessment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause: a pilot study. Sci Rep. 2024 Jan 11;14(1):1085.
- Logan S, Wong BWX, Tan JHI, Kramer MS, Yong EL. Menopausal symptoms in midlife Singaporean women: Prevalence rates and associated factors from the Integrated Women's Health Programme (IWHP). Maturitas. 2023 Oct 6;178:107853.
- Logan S, Thu WPP, Ho K, Cauley JA, Kramer MS, Yong EL. Sexual inactivity and sexual dysfunction in midlife Singaporean women: A prospective cross-sectional study of prevalence and risk factors. Maturitas. 2021 Oct;152:1-9.
- Yong EL, Logan S. Menopausal osteoporosis: screening, prevention and treatment. Singapore Med J. 2021 Apr; 62(4):159-166. • Logan S. Interventions for vasomotor symptoms - more trials, less variation please. BJOG. 2020 Feb; 127 (3):334.
- Rodrigo CH, Sebire E, Bhattacharya S, Paranjothy S, Black M. Effectiveness of workplace-based interventions to promote wellbeing among menopausal women: A systematic review. Post Reprod Health. 2023 Jun;29(2):99-108. doi: 10.1177/20533691231177414. Epub 2023 May 19. PMID: 37207326; PMCID: PMC10273852.
Useful links
- - Includes information on symptoms, treatment, help and support.
- 黑料网 staff and students - Find out useful information about our local menopause policy, toolkit, assistance and wellbeing support.
MIRH Est: 2025