Menopause Symptoms and Treatment Preferences in U.S. Women
Author Information
Author(s): Jennifer Sauer, Aisha Cozad
Primary Institution: AARP
Hypothesis
The study aims to understand the impact of menopause symptoms on women and their treatment preferences across different racial/ethnic groups.
Conclusion
The study found that menopause symptoms and treatment preferences vary significantly by race/ethnicity among U.S. women aged 35 and older.
Supporting Evidence
- More Black/African American women experience hot flashes compared to other groups.
- 49% of women report that menopause symptoms negatively impact their daily life.
- More White women take psychotropic medications than women from other racial/ethnic groups.
Takeaway
This study shows that different groups of women experience menopause differently and have different preferences for treatment.
Methodology
The study included focus groups and a survey of U.S. women ages 35 and older, with a focus on diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds.
Participant Demographics
The study included 36 women in focus groups and 1,510 survey participants, with oversamples of Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander women.
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