Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
Get in touch with us now| Characteristic | Total | Perimenopause | Menopause | Postmenopause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any (NET) | 94% | 96% | 95% | 94% |
| Hot flashes | 64% | 52% | 64% | 68% |
| Night sweat | 55% | 46% | 55% | 58% |
| Weight gain and slowed metabolism | 52% | 47% | 47% | 54% |
| Sleep problems | 49% | 53% | 60% | 47% |
| Mood swings/irritability | 44% | 60% | 51% | 38% |
| Fatigue/tired (more so than usual) | 41% | 48% | 47% | 39% |
| Vaginal dryness | 39% | 24% | 35% | 45% |
| Hair thinning or loss | 32% | 29% | 25% | 34% |
| Reduced libido or sex drive | 32% | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Mental fog/difficulty concentrating | 30% | 40% | 31% | 27% |
| Depression | 24% | 38% | 41% | 18% |
| Anxiety/panic | 24% | 32% | 33% | 21% |
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Release date
August 2025
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Region
United States
Survey time period
July 31, 2024–August 21, 2024
Number of respondents
2,707 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Women along the menopause journey (those already experiencing changes to their menstruation)
Method of interview
Telephone interviews and online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: "Which, if any, of the following symptoms have you experienced during [perimenopause/menopause]?"
Perimenopause (n=545)
Menopause (n=322)
Postmenopause (n=1,840)
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