Experience and severity of menopause symptoms and effects on health-seeking behaviours: a cross-sectional online survey of community dwelling adults in the United Kingdom.
David Roy HuangAbigail GoodshipIman WebberAos AlaaEva Riboli SascoBenedict W J HayhoeAusten El-OstaPublished in: BMC women's health (2023)
This study highlighted a strong willingness of women aged 35-70 to participate in group consultations for menopause, with motivation being strongest amongst premenopausal women. Low awareness of self-management and lifestyle interventions to manage the symptoms of menopause highlight the need for greater outreach, research and interventions to build knowledge and confidence in the general population at scale. Future studies should focus on investigating the effectiveness and economic impact of menopause group consultations and the lived experience of individuals participating in group consultations.
Keyphrases
- postmenopausal women
- community dwelling
- physical activity
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- healthcare
- general practice
- mental health
- breast cancer risk
- public health
- randomized controlled trial
- systematic review
- pregnancy outcomes
- cardiovascular disease
- metabolic syndrome
- cross sectional
- sleep quality
- social media
- current status
- primary care
- cervical cancer screening
- insulin resistance
- risk assessment
- adipose tissue
- human health
- health promotion