Menopause in the UK and Europe

Statistics report on the menopause in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe

Menopause in the UK and Europe

The menopause is a natural part of aging for women, and generally occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. Caused by changing hormone levels, symptoms associated with the menopause can have a huge impact on the lives of those going through it. This report presents a range of statistics showing the experience underwent by women in the major European countries, the impact this had at work, as well as perceptions of a stigma or taboo when discussing the menopause in the workplace. Furthermore, there are chapters regarding medication for symptoms associated with menopause and the role of femtech in addressing the menopause.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Age when menopause symptoms were first experienced in the United Kingdom (UK) 2021
  • Premium Statistic Lifestyle changes to cope with menopause symptoms in Europe 2020
  • Premium Statistic Impact of VMS caused by the menopause in Europe 2020
  • Premium Statistic Length of menopause symptoms experienced in Europe 2021, by country
  • Premium Statistic Experience of menopause symptoms in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2022
  • Premium Statistic Prevalence of menopause symptoms in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2021
  • Premium Statistic Rating of bother caused by menopause symptoms in the United Kingdom (UK) 2020
  • Premium Statistic Rating of bother caused by menopause symptoms in France 2020
  • Premium Statistic Rating of bother caused by menopause symptoms in Germany 2020
  • Premium Statistic Rating of bother caused by menopause symptoms in Italy 2020
  • Premium Statistic Rating of bother caused by menopause symptoms in Spain 2020

Impact at work

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  • Premium Statistic Impact of menopause symptoms experienced at work in Europe 2021, by country
  • Premium Statistic Number of days taken off work due to menopause symptoms in Europe 2021, by country
  • Premium Statistic Perceived impact of more support for menopause in the workplace in Europe 2021
  • Premium Statistic Experience of menopause symptoms affecting work in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2022
  • Premium Statistic Reasons given for missing work due to menopause in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2022
  • Premium Statistic Helpfulness of employer actions for menopause in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2022
  • Premium Statistic Ways in which the menopause affected ability to work in the United Kingdom (UK) 2021

Stigma

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  • Premium Statistic Comfort in discussing menopause with friends among women worldwide 2022, by country
  • Premium Statistic Self-reported knowledge levels of the menopause worldwide 2022, by country
  • Premium Statistic Comfort levels taking about various topics with friends in Great Britain 2022
  • Premium Statistic Issues women are uncomfortable talking with healthcare professionals about in England
  • Premium Statistic Perceived stigma of menopause in the workplace in Europe 2021, by country

Medication

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  • Premium Statistic Cost of treating menopause symptoms in Europe 2020
  • Premium Statistic Interest in taking HT among women with VMS in Europe 2020
  • Premium Statistic Reasons for not taking hormone therapy for menopause symptoms in Europe 2020
  • Premium Statistic Reasons for physicians not to prescribe HT in Europe 2020
  • Basic Statistic Number of HRT prescription items dispensed in England 2015-2022
  • Basic Statistic Net ingredient cost of HRT prescription items dispensed in England 2015-2024
  • Basic Statistic Leading dispensed HRT prescription items in England 2023/24
  • Basic Statistic Dispensed HRT prescription items in England 2023/24, by net ingredient cost
  • Basic Statistic Dispensed HRT prescription items in England 2023/24, by deprivation quintile

Femtech

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  • Premium Statistic Femtech companies worldwide in 2022 by subsector
  • Premium Statistic Femtech companies in Europe in 2022 by subsector
  • Premium Statistic Number of femtech companies worldwide in 2021, by subsection
  • Premium Statistic Number of exits involving femtech companies worldwide 1990-2021, by subsection
  • Premium Statistic Market value of women's health worldwide forecast for 2027, by subsection

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