Investing in Women’s Health Improves Outcomes and Reduces Costs

Helping women maintain a healthy body weight is an investment that produces positive outcomes in both the near and long terms. Healthy weight is closely linked to metabolic health, including insulin regulation, which plays a critical role in long-term wellbeing. Emerging research shows that women with higher insulin levels in midlife are more likely to experience menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats, at a younger age, and these symptoms tend to last longer (Athar et al., 2026). This highlights the importance of addressing metabolic health early. Supporting healthy weight through benefits strategy, PROACTIVE CARE, and removal of barriers to effective treatment can improve quality of life, reduce symptom burden, and lower downstream healthcare utilization. Investing in women’s metabolic health today helps improve outcomes, productivity, and total cost of care over time.

Athar, F., Gregory, S., Houston, E. J., & Templeman, N. M. (2026). Insulin levels early in perimenopause inform vasomotor symptom incidence across the menopausal transition. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgaf699