MenLab Launches Corporate Services to Address Male Health Issues

MenLab Launches Seven Services for Men's Health in Corporations

MenLab Inc., headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, led by CEO Yoshihiko Matsuura, has recently launched a set of seven corporate services designed to address health challenges faced by men, particularly in the workplace. Recognizing that these health issues require more than just one-off seminars, MenLab’s comprehensive approach includes assessment, education, counseling, testing, self-care, and connections to medical facilities.

In July 2026, MenLab conducted an online seminar focused on male menopause, targeted at employees of a leading megabank in Japan. This event witnessed participation from around 600 employees, showcasing a strong interest in understanding and addressing male-specific health challenges within corporate settings.

Addressing Male Health Issues in the Workplace

While female health initiatives have gained traction in many companies, many still grapple with how to support male employees facing unique health challenges. This is especially true for men over 40, who may experience fatigue, poor sleep quality, decreased motivation and concentration, irritability, sweating, and changes in sexual function, all symptoms potentially linked to male menopause. Unfortunately, these symptoms are often dismissed as natural aging or not severe enough to warrant medical attention, resulting in missed opportunities for support.

Feedback from MenLab's seminars indicates a pressing need for more structured solutions: participants expressed thoughts such as, “I think I might be experiencing these issues,” and “I don’t know how to approach my subordinate about this.” Thus, MenLab has restructured its offerings into a comprehensive suite of services designed to facilitate a deeper engagement with male health issues.

Overview of MenLab's Seven Support Services

1. Men's Condition Surveys and Organizational Analysis
MenLab starts with anonymous surveys for employees, illuminating male-specific health challenges and their impact on workplace performance without identifying individuals. This is an entry point for companies unsure of the extent of these issues among employees.

2. Seminars for Employees on Male Menopause
These seminars provide insights into the reality of male menopause—its symptoms, effects on work and life, and available coping strategies, sharing personal anecdotes from CEO Matsuura. The content is beneficial not only for male employees but also for women and family members.

3. Training and Workshops for Management and HR
Focusing on how male health issues affect performance and emotional well-being, the workshops help management understand necessary support structures within their organization.

4. Online Consultation Room for Men
MenLab offers an online consultation space for male employees to discuss their health concerns discreetly. This gateway connects them with healthcare professionals knowledgeable in male health issues, aiding in self-care and directing them toward necessary medical consultations.

5. Men’s Condition Testing via ‘Gentsome’
This service includes blood tests focused on male hormones and assessments of male menopause symptoms through validated questionnaires. Results drive self-care strategies and encourage discussions about health.

6. Self-Care Support Based on Symptoms
Recognizing the multifaceted nature of male menopause, MenLab provides tailored strategies addressing sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress management, and other related issues.

7. Connection to Medical Facilities
For employees who need more than self-care, MenLab facilitates access to partnered medical institutions, ensuring that support continues beyond information dissemination.

The recent seminar highlighted significant interest among employees regarding these topics: in a survey, sleep ranked the highest concern (60.5%), followed by male menopause (50.0%), surpassing other health considerations like diet and mental health. This underscores the importance of moving beyond mere awareness to taking actionable steps in dealing with male-specific health issues.

Insights from MenLab’s Journey

Yoshihiko Matsuura, who has journeyed through his own experiences with male menopause symptoms, stresses the necessity of establishing pathways for employees to seek help after recognizing their conditions. The objective is not only to inform but also to ensure that there are actionable steps within corporate wellness programs, transforming how companies approach male health.

Future Objectives

Looking ahead, MenLab plans to expand collaborations with companies focusing on health management, health insurance organizations, medical institutions, and examination facilities. By harnessing anonymized data from participating organizations, MenLab will explore the connections between male health conditions and job performance.

MenLab seeks to develop a social infrastructure that allows men to live healthily and actively as they approach the challenges of their later life stages, leveraging male menopause awareness as a starting point.