The symptoms of menopause are varied and can affect women both physically and emotionally. While symptoms may differ depending on the person, and everyone will experience the menopause slightly differently, knowing the common symptoms can be helpful so you can get the right support and treatment.
In the UK, one-third of the female population are perimenopausal or menopausal, and an estimated 1.5 million women – around 80% of those going through menopause – experience common menopause symptoms. The severity of these symptoms will vary from person to person, and while some people may find the menopause symptoms they experience to be mild, for others the changes will be severe. For example, a study from 2023 found that approximately 27% of women reported at least moderate problems coping with the menopause and found symptoms impacted their work.
