FemHQ helps organisations support their experienced female employees through evidence-based symptom tracking, HRT medication management, and workplace readiness insights.
When menopause symptoms hit, women face limited choices: push through in silence, or step back from their careers. There's no infrastructure for a third option.
Without support mechanisms, women take leave for symptoms that could be managed with simple workplace adjustments.
10% of women leave the workforce entirely — losing not just income, but cognitive engagement, social connection, and career momentum.
Employers want to help but don't know what works. There's no research on which interventions actually reduce absenteeism and improve outcomes.
Sources: AIST 2022, Australasian Menopause Society, 2024 Australian Senate Inquiry
FemHQ combines personal health tracking with workplace-ready insights — without compromising privacy.
Track 80+ hormone therapies including cycle-based progesterone with smart reminders.
Track physical symptoms, mood, energy, sleep, and cognitive function in seconds.
Opt-in sharing of current needs with managers — enabling flexible arrangements like adjusted hours without awkward conversations.
You control what's shared. Personal health data stays personal — managers see only what you choose to share.
Unlike generic wellness apps, we're built specifically for menopause — with the clinical depth to make a real difference.
FemHQ creates a communication bridge — turning awkward conversations into simple, dignified requests for support.
"Poor sleep last night, expecting low energy and brain fog today"
"I'd benefit from flexible hours today" — no medical details shared
Platform suggests appropriate adjustments based on what works
Shifted hours, quiet space, rescheduled meeting — employee stays productive
Sick leave → reduced hours → early retirement
Flexible adjustment → maintained productivity → continued career
The goal isn't just reducing costs — it's shifting from a model of leave-taking and workforce exit to one of flexible arrangements that keep experienced women thriving.
There are no studies into which workplace support mechanisms actually reduce absenteeism, presenteeism, and early retirement. FemHQ will provide the first evidence base.
Which tools, policies, and adjustments are effective in improving workplace performance and confidence for menopausal women? Nobody knows — yet.
Collaborating with MenoNet at Macquarie University to design research-grade data collection and clinical validation studies.
Symptom severity, work productivity, absenteeism, career confidence — and which interventions actually move the needle.
FemHQ was founded by Clair Stark, PhD, who combines a rigorous scientific background with personal experience navigating perimenopause.
With a doctorate in Physics and experience managing research programs, Clair brings an evidence-first approach to building health technology that actually works.
"I built FemHQ because I couldn't find a tool that did what I needed — track my HRT properly, understand my patterns, and help me stay productive at work. If it helps me, I know it can help others."
We're currently working with select employer partners for our 2026 pilot program. Get in touch to discuss how FemHQ could work for your organisation.