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New research from the Department of Health shows that 55% of women experiencing perimenopause and menopause describe it as a negative experience, with just 22% describing it as a positive experience.
Data from the research shows that:
Women reported that their most intense menopause symptoms were temperature changes (76%), changes in periods (73%), tiredness (72%), sleep issues (68%), changes in body shape (58%), cognitive issues (56%), mood changes (54%) and joint pain (53%). Also, the research showed if a woman experiences a symptom frequently, she is very likely to say it has a severe impact on her quality of life.
The top pieces of advice women would give other women about menopause is:
In October 2022, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly launched a national campaign to support everyone to talk about menopause, empowering women to talk about their experience with their partner, family, friends and colleagues and enabling all of us to support those experiencing menopause.
The survey of 1,290 adults was completed by B&A on behalf of the Department of Health in November 2022.
For more information, go to gov.ie/menopause.