~6,000 women
enter
menopause
every day in the US
Source: J Women’s Health
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Life after menopause
40% after menopause
Most women can expect to live 40% of their lives after menopause.
Source: Drugs & Aging
Variety of symptoms
30+ symptoms
Menopause can present in many different ways. The breadth of menopause symptoms is vast and is unique to every woman.
Source: Let's Talk Menopause
Common symptoms
84% of postmenopausal women
Up to 84% of postmenopausal women may experience genital and urinary symptoms of menopause, including vaginal dryness, burning, irritation, painful sex, and painful urination.
Sources: NEJM, The Menopause Society
Talk to a doctor
Menopause is a normal stage in a woman’s life and something you can talk about with a doctor. An open conversation can help you understand your body, take on your symptoms, and get you a personalized plan.
Symptoms include...
Vasomotor symptoms (VMS)
Symptoms related to body temperature and heart rate—such as hot flashes, night sweats, and increased heart rate.
Sources: J Clin Endocrinol Metab; Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am; Mayo Clinic; Chronic Dis Transl Med
Sleep disturbances
Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or waking up earlier than planned. Women with VMS are more likely to report sleep disturbances.
Source: Menopause
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)
Symptoms affecting the vagina and lower urinary tract. This includes vaginal dryness or irritation, painful sex, urgency to use the bathroom, and more.
Sources: J Clin Endocrinol Metab; Menopause
Mood and cognitive disturbances
Mood disturbances may be experienced, including depressive symptoms, anxiety, and nervousness.
Source: DHHS
Only 25% of women who experience menopause symptoms seek medical treatment.
Sources: NEJM, Int J Women’s Health
Frequently asked questions
Menopause is a normal part of a woman’s life. It’s when your period stops permanently and you can no longer get pregnant. It has three stages: perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. The transition to menopause can last anywhere from 2 to 8 years, with an average duration of 4 years. You may experience menopause symptoms during this transition.
Perimenopause is the first stage, when hormone levels begin to fluctuate and decline. You may also begin experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes, problems sleeping, mood swings, vaginal dryness, or less interest in sex.
You’ve reached the second stage, menopause, when you have not had your period for 12 consecutive months. The average age for menopause in the US is 52 years.
Finally, after menopause comes postmenopause, when a woman no longer has periods. In postmenopause, women may continue to experience symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
Up to 84% of postmenopausal women may experience genital and urinary symptoms of menopause, including vaginal dryness, burning, irritation, painful sex, and painful urination. This can occur when your body has less estrogen due to menopausal changes. For many women, vaginal atrophy can cause dryness, burning, and itching in and around the vaginal area, leading to painful sex (dyspareunia).
Vaginal symptoms are unlikely to go away on their own and may even worsen over time without treatment.