Workshop on Menstrual Health in the Workplace

Date: Sep 30, 2025
Time: 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Speaker: 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.
Location: Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin
Room: Large Conference Room
Host: IMPRS & Gender Equality

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.

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