10 Menopause Statistics in 2025

 


While awareness is improving, menopause is still considered taboo in some ways.

Menopausal women shy away from opening their symptoms because of cultural stigma, lack of awareness, and

personal discomfort. This silence greatly affects women’s quality of life and productivity because of untreated symptoms. 


This article focuses on 10 menopausal statistics data, from population demographics, symptoms, healthcare availability, and workplace issues. 

1. According to the United Nations data approximately 1.1 billion women will be menopausal or postmenopausal in 2025.

Women born during the baby boom period (1946-1964) are now reaching 60 years old and above. This means that most of them are menopausal or postmenopausal. This shifting demographics require menopause healthcare availability evaluation, particularly to disadvantaged countries. 

2. Johns Hopkins University study showed that 75% of menopausal women experience hot flashes and night sweats.

As women approach menopause, the ovaries produce less estrogen, causing body temperature changes. These hormonal imbalances cause the blood vessels near the skin to widen because more blood flow is brought closer to the skin's surface. It transfers heat from the body's core to the surrounding environment, making the skin warmer as the body regulates temperature by releasing excess heat. 

As a result, women experience sudden heat (hot flashes) and sweating (night sweats). Additionally, bad lifestyle factors contribute to the severity of vasomotor symptoms. For example, women who smoke will likely experience intense hot flashes and night sweats because nicotine affects hormone conversion, particularly estrogen levels.

3. Mayo Clinic's study showed that 13.4% of menopausal working women reported decreased productivity because of the symptoms, with 10.8% missing work days annually.

Poor concentration, tiredness, poor memory, feeling depressed, and low confidence are the common reported symptoms from menopausal working women. These symptoms influence their work quality, affecting career advancement opportunities. 

4. The British Menopause Society study revealed that 70% of menopausal women feel uncomfortable discussing their symptoms to healthcare providers.

Cultural stigma and the lack of understanding and recognizing menopause symptoms keep women from sharing their conditions to their doctors.

Most women know that they are menopause but they lack the proper guidelines on how to open a conversation with their doctors. Conversely, some doctors are quick to dismiss or misdiagnosed symptoms into another. It makes women think that a visit is a waste of time. 

5. The International Menopause Society survey showed that 60% of women felt their doctors did not provide adequate information or support for menopause management.

Some researchers suggest that many doctors are underprepared to handle menopause-related issues. This is supported by the North American Menopause Society study. It found that only 20% of medical residents felt confident in managing menopausal symptoms. This data indicates that residency programs and training should be evaluated and aligned according to the needs of menopause patients. 

6. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and BUPA study showed that 72% of menopausal women felt unsupported at work and nearly 36% experienced stigma discussing menopause in their workplace.

While some companies lead the way by introducing menopause-friendly work spaces, offering flexible work schedules, and giving menopause-inclusive benefits, others still lack menopause working guidelines and benefits. The absence of support results in resignation, increased absenteeism, and lower job satisfaction. 

7. The British Journal of General Practice revealed that approximately 10%-20% of menopausal women use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) globally.

The scare comes from the potential health concerns of long-term HRT use. This includes breast cancer, blood clot, heart disease, and stroke. Additionally, some doctors still follow the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study from 2002 (an outdated guideline). As a result, women seeking for HRT treatment are often dismissed or prescribed with other medications. 

8. A study published in the National Library of Medicine stated that 50.5% of menopausal women used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for their symptoms.

Some menopausal women choose natural alternatives because they want holistic approaches to improve their quality of life, enhance physical function, and relieve sleep disorders. Herbal medicine, acupuncture, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and relaxation techniques are common CAM therapies. 

9. The Oregon Health and Science University noted that 24%-41% of menopausal women experience low libido.

Menopause comes with vaginal dryness because of declining estrogen levels that result in vaginal thinning and drying of its walls. This greatly affects a woman’s sexual desire and arousal because of low sex drive.

10. The World Economic Forum noted that in 2025, 20% of the global workforce includes menopausal women.

The growing number of menopausal women in the workforce brings out the resilient nature of women in their different life stages. Most of them have important roles in the office as they are into leadership and management. 


Overall, these figures show the pressing health, work, and medical concerns menopausal women face. Also, it gives an idea how important it is for the medical and workforce executives to re-evaluate and align goals and practices according to the needs of menopausal women.


Sources

Best Practice for HRT: Unpicking the Evidence

Blueprint to Close the Women's Health Gap: How to Improve Lives and Economies for All

Prevalence of Low Libido in US Menopausal Women



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