Breaking the Cycle: Embracing Menstrual Health in the Workplace
A one-day awareness event for inclusive, cycle-conscious workplaces
Despite being a natural part of life, menstrual health remains overlooked in professional environments. Breaking the Cycle invites all of you to open the conversation and explore how menstrual cycles influence wellbeing, productivity, workplace culture, and career trajectories. This engaging, research-informed day features a keynote lecture and two interactive workshops designed to raise awareness, improve communication, and empower action. Whether or not you menstruate, this event offers valuable insights for everyone in the workplace.
You can take part in the entire workshop or register only for individual sessions. Please indicate your choice when registering.
1. Awareness Lecture
Menstrual Health and Cycle Awareness at Work
Open to Everyone - People of all Genders are warmly welcome
• Introduction to the Menstrual Cycle
• Implications for Working Life
• Research-Based Insights
• Menstrual Health as a Workplace Issue
• Q&A session and discussion
2. Communication Workshop
Communicating Menstrual Health at Work
Open to Everyone - People of all Genders are warmly welcome
• Communication Skills Development
• Support for Inclusive Culture
• Language Tools for discussing menstrual health respectfully
• Self-Reflection
• Respectful Dialogue Tips
3. The Cycle Circle - A Safe Space to talk
Only for Women (max. 20 participants)
• Inclusive, Confidential Space to share their experiences and challenges
• Co-Create Support Strategies to support menstrual health in the workplace
• Focus Areas on Self-care, solidarity, and mutual learning
• Hormonal Health Insights
Facilitated by Dr. Jennifer Chan de Avila: Political scientist, menopause doula, and co-author of Wechseljahre am Arbeitsplatz (Transcript, 2025), Jennifer draws from her work on the MenoSupport project and ISO 45010. She brings together research, feminist theory, and organisational change to support institutions in creating cycle-conscious workplaces. www.lamenodoula.com