How does menopause affect the workplace?Menopause usually occurs between ages 45 and 58, a time when many working women are at the height of their careers. Unfortunately, this stage of life can have a significant effect on a woman's workplace. Hot flashes, insomnia, lack of concentration and forgetfulness are the typical symptoms women must deal with. But, there are other symptoms that women may be battling in the workplace. Menopause can inadvertently cause stress and strained relationships at work. Executive Producer of Hot Flash Havoc, Heidi Houston, discusses the challenges menopause can present at work.