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Average age of women in each phase of menopause in the U.S. as of 2024 (in years)

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Release date

April 2025

Region

United States

Survey time period

July 31 to August 21, 2024

Number of respondents

4,436 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Women only

Method of interview

Telephone interviews and online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "To begin, which statement best describes your current phase of menstruation and menopause?"

  • Premenopause – Menstruation patterns are usual, and there are no menopause-like symptoms (e.g., hot flashes, anxiety, mood swings) 
  • Perimenopause - Changes in menstruation patterns and some menopause-like symptoms
  • Menopause - Menstruation stopped within the past year, but not longer than 12 months ago, and consistent menopause symptoms.
  • Postmenopause - Menstruation stopped more than a year ago with some to no symptoms. Not sure if menstruation patterns have changed due to medical or other reasons

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Average age of women in each phase of menopause in the U.S. 2024

Published by
Conor Stewart,
Oct 10, 2025

A 2024 survey found that around 12 percent of women over the age of 18 self-identified as being in perimenopause. According to the survey, 43 years was the average age a woman typically experienced this stage of menopause, that is, when the first changes in menstrual patterns and symptoms occurred.

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