22 hours Ago By [email protected] (Richard Jenkins)
More than half of young women now feel they understand what to expect thanks to an evolving culture where women are openly sharing their experiences. A recent study indicates that younger generations are significantly more informed about menopause compared to previous ones with 65% of Millennial women considering themselves very or somewhat knowledgeable about menopause. Because of this, the research, which surveyed 2,000 women, revealed that 63% believe the has decreased over the past decade and 17% of respondents said the growing openness surrounding menopause has made them feel more confident and less apprehensive about experiencing it in the future.
While most women agree there’s still a lack of public information about menopause, the study found encouraging signs. Six in ten women say they are embracing ageing, and everything that comes with it, with an increasingly positive mindset. For Millennial women, 40% feel more comfortable discussing menopause with others, and 29% report feeling more in control of their overall health and wellbeing.
Over four in 10 women (41%) believe increased could further raise menopause awareness. Encouragingly, 82% of women who have been a part of these discussions at work reported feeling reassured about their future. However, only 23% have participated in or are aware of menopause-related discussions at their current workplaces.
Cherry Healey, speaking on behalf of Replens, which commissioned the study, emphasised the importance of early awareness. “The menopause was something that was seen as unimportant until you were going through it. "This research shows it’s really important to start thinking about the menopause, in many cases here, long before it starts to affect you physically.
” She added, “Forewarned is forearmed, and there are very few occasions in life when having knowledge about something wasn’t useful to have.” Interestingly, 36% of Millennial women get most of their information about menopause from social media, but an even larger percentage (54%) rely on friends and family. More than half (53%) have had conversations about the ageing process with someone older than themselves.
Cherry added: "Menopause is no longer something women should shy away from. As awareness grows, we're seeing women - especially millennials like myself - feel more empowered and better prepared to manage their symptoms. "This shift is crucial, as the older of my generation are now reaching their menopausal years.
However, when it comes to vaginal dryness, there's still some hesitation to speak openly about it. "We aim to break this taboo by offering both education and trusted products, helping women feel comfortable and supported during this natural life stage.".
