{"id":41185,"date":"2026-01-15T00:39:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T00:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/?p=41185"},"modified":"2026-01-15T06:23:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:23:41","slug":"menopause-care-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/menopause-care-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Menopause Care in the U.S.: Survey of 1,005 Women Reveals Widespread Dissatisfaction"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"41185\" class=\"elementor elementor-41185\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44c72f7 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"44c72f7\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Menopause Care in the U.S.: Survey of 1,005 Women Reveals Widespread Dissatisfaction<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-003c4f6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"003c4f6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43dfaf0\" data-id=\"43dfaf0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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DiBella\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-251c15e elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-calendar\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished: January 15, 2026\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20a0fce\" data-id=\"20a0fce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdb4359 elementor-align-right elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"fdb4359\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Fact-checked by <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/reviewer\/dr-desiree-granados.php\">Dr. Desiree Granados<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ea4913 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"7ea4913\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-abafdff\" data-id=\"abafdff\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5640f90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5640f90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Survey-of-1005-for-Menopause-Care.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-41192\" alt=\"Survey of 1,005 for Menopause Care\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Survey-of-1005-for-Menopause-Care.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Survey-of-1005-for-Menopause-Care-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Survey-of-1005-for-Menopause-Care-1030x343.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Survey-of-1005-for-Menopause-Care-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section 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elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__2c4a076\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__2c4a076\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__2c4a076\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c1eece7 z elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c1eece7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-83a665e\" data-id=\"83a665e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c856f91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c856f91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading_all\">Key Findings from Our Menopause Care Survey<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a99ec4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a99ec4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><thead><tr style=\"background-color: #2a7178; color: white;\"><th style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Key Finding<\/th><th style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Statistic<\/th><th style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Symptom Prevalence<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px;\">96.7%<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Women reported at least one menopause symptom, many disrupting daily life<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Treatment Gap<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px;\">&gt;50%<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Symptomatic women have never been prescribed or recommended medication<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Medication Effectiveness<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px;\">60.5%<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Women who received medication reported symptom relief<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">HRT Effectiveness<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; color: #388e3c;\">~74%<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Women who tried HRT reported symptom relief<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Doctor Communication Issues<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px;\">27%<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Women say their doctor does not listen well (linked to lower treatment rates)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Care Dissatisfaction<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px;\">82%<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Women want better access, more treatment options, and clearer communication<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Regional Variation<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px;\">Varies<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Access to treatment and quality of care differ significantly across the U.S., with high undertreatment in some regions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-741215a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"741215a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post_para\">This report presents original survey findings from The Sanctuary Wellness Institute, examines what women experience during menopause, and explains what these results reveal about the current state of menopause care in the U.S.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93ef1d1 toggle-section elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"93ef1d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Menopause-Care--scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-41376\" alt=\"Women Menopause Care\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Menopause-Care--scaled.jpg 406w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Menopause-Care--768x4844.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Menopause-Care--325x2048.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ecb9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33ecb9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading_all\">Menopause Symptoms Are Nearly Universal and Often Disruptive<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">One of the most eye-opening findings from our survey is just how few women escape menopause without discomfort.<\/p><h3 class=\"heading_all\">Approximately 96.7% of respondents reported at least one menopause symptom.<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">Only 33 out of 1,005 participants indicated they had no symptoms at all. That means at least 972 women (96.7%) are experiencing some form of physical or emotional disruption related to menopause.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Menopause is not a quiet, subtle transition. Nearly every woman who enters this phase of life has to grapple with symptoms that disrupt daily living.<\/p><h3 class=\"heading_all\">Most Common Menopause Symptoms (Share of All Respondents)<\/h3><ul class=\"post_para\"><li><strong>Hot flashes:<\/strong> 63.1%<\/li><li><strong>Low energy:<\/strong> 49.0%<\/li><li><strong>Trouble sleeping:<\/strong> 46.5%<\/li><li><strong>Vaginal dryness:<\/strong> 44.1%<\/li><li><strong>Dry skin:<\/strong> 43.7%<\/li><li><strong>Mood swings:<\/strong> 40.8%<\/li><li><strong>Anxiety or depression:<\/strong> 39.9%<\/li><li><strong>Low libido:<\/strong> 36.1%<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c34651 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2c34651\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Most-Common-Menopause-Symptoms-1030x718.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41224\" alt=\"Most Common Menopause Symptoms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Most-Common-Menopause-Symptoms-1030x718.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Most-Common-Menopause-Symptoms-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Most-Common-Menopause-Symptoms-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Most-Common-Menopause-Symptoms.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b181d95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b181d95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post_para\">These are not fringe complaints or \u201csmall inconveniences.\u201d They are widespread, life-shaping symptoms that influence women\u2019s mood, work, sleep, relationships, and self-confidence.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Yet despite the near-universal nature of these symptoms\u2026<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">More Than Half of Symptomatic Women Receive No Treatment<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">This is one of the most concerning findings from our entire survey:<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">More than half (52.6%) of women with life-interrupting menopause symptoms say their doctor has never prescribed or recommended medication for relief.<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">The majority of women who are actively struggling with menopause symptoms are <strong>not receiving medical treatment for those symptoms<\/strong>, despite burdens that affect nearly every aspect of daily life.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Among these untreated women, 13% specifically shared with us that they wish their doctors would offer medication. While this is a smaller share of the group, it still represents a meaningful number of women and may reflect limited awareness of how available treatments can help.<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">60.5% of women who received medication say it helped with their menopause symptoms.<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">Among the 458 respondents who have been prescribed or recommended a medication:<\/p><ul class=\"post_para\"><li><strong>60.5%<\/strong> say the medication helped<\/li><li><strong>22.7%<\/strong> stopped taking it because it didn\u2019t help or caused side effects<\/li><li><strong>16.8%<\/strong> didn\u2019t try what they were prescribed<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"post_para\">Even when clinicians do prescribe something, the results are mixed. The majority of women (60.5%) say that their prescribed medications helped alleviate menopause symptoms. However, nearly 23% didn\u2019t benefit from their medication and another ~17% chose not to try what they were prescribed.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\"><strong>We suspect that these numbers suggest a system in which menopause treatment, when offered, is often inconsistent and insufficient.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfd0fea elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cfd0fea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"959\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Struggling-with-Menopause-Receive-No-Medical-Treatment-1030x959.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41240\" alt=\"Women Struggling with Menopause Receive No Medical Treatment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Struggling-with-Menopause-Receive-No-Medical-Treatment-1030x959.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Struggling-with-Menopause-Receive-No-Medical-Treatment-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Struggling-with-Menopause-Receive-No-Medical-Treatment-768x715.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Struggling-with-Menopause-Receive-No-Medical-Treatment.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b1ff9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b1ff9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading_all\">Do Doctors Take Menopause Symptoms Seriously?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Perhaps one of the most emotionally charged insights from our survey is this:<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">27% of respondents say they wish their doctor listened more or took their concerns more seriously.<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">This means that more than <strong>one in four women<\/strong> feel dismissed at a time when they are experiencing profound physical and emotional change.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">And the data reveals a clear connection between feeling unheard and being untreated:<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">Among women who say their doctor doesn\u2019t listen well, 37% were also never prescribed medication for their menopause symptoms.<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">This confirms something women often express anecdotally: <strong>When women feel dismissed, they are also less likely to receive treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b03a75e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b03a75e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Are-Doctors-Listening-to-Women-in-Menopause-1030x925.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41259\" alt=\"Are Doctors Listening to Women in Menopause?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Are-Doctors-Listening-to-Women-in-Menopause-1030x925.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Are-Doctors-Listening-to-Women-in-Menopause-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Are-Doctors-Listening-to-Women-in-Menopause-768x690.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Are-Doctors-Listening-to-Women-in-Menopause.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8fd418 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8fd418\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading_all\">What Women Want Most From Their Menopause Care<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">When we asked women what they wished were better about their menopause experience, the responses were overwhelming:<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">82.4%, more than four in five women, selected at least one area of dissatisfaction with their menopause care.<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">Here\u2019s what they want most:<\/p><ul class=\"post_para\"><li><strong>36.7% want more treatment options<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>35.8% want easier access to menopause care<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>27.1% want their doctors to listen better<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>24.6% want their doctors to better explain what\u2019s happening in their bodies<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"post_para\">These responses further underscore that the overwhelming majority of women are not happy with their menopause care. Communication with doctors, accessibility, and treatment availability are all falling short.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">Voices from Women Themselves<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">We asked women to share in their own words about their experience of medical care during menopause. These quotes stood out:<\/p><ul class=\"post_para\"><li>\u201cIt took three doctors to find a caring one.\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cDr. didn\u2019t really care &#8211; it happens to all women. You will get over it.\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cI wish my doctor would tell me what things I can do.\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cI wish my doctor and I had even discussed menopause and post menopause!\u201d<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"post_para\">We found that these sentiments reflect recurring themes across our survey responses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58b7742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58b7742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Want-Most-From-Their-Menopause-Care-1030x1030.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41272\" alt=\"Women Want Most From Their Menopause Care\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Want-Most-From-Their-Menopause-Care-1030x1030.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Want-Most-From-Their-Menopause-Care-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Want-Most-From-Their-Menopause-Care-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Want-Most-From-Their-Menopause-Care-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Women-Want-Most-From-Their-Menopause-Care.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b52a9a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b52a9a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading_all\">HRT: Women Are Interested, but Not Always Offered It<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">At the Sanctuary Wellness Institute, we believe that Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is one of the most effective tools for managing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/menopause\/what-menopause\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>menopause<\/strong><\/a> symptoms when medically appropriate. Yet our survey shows that many women who might benefit from HRT are not receiving it, or even discussing it.<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">HRT Experience Among All Respondents<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">Among our respondents, more than <strong>68% say they have never undergone HRT<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\"><strong>23% have tried HRT and found relief<\/strong> from their menopause symptoms, while 8% tried it but did not experience relief. Here\u2019s the full breakdown from our survey:<\/p><ul><li><strong>30%:<\/strong> Have not tried HRT, but is open to trying it<\/li><li><strong>28.7%:<\/strong> Have not tried HRT and are not interested<\/li><li><strong>23.3%:<\/strong> Have tried HRT and it helped<\/li><li><strong>9.5%:<\/strong> Have not tried HRT because doctor said there were contraindications<\/li><li><strong>8%:<\/strong> Have tried HRT, but it didn\u2019t help or had bad side effects<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"post_para\">This reveals several important patterns:<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">Roughly 3 in 10 women are open to trying HRT but have never used it.<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">For many, this could be due to lack of access, lack of discussion with their doctor, or lack of guidance about options.<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">Among women who have tried HRT, ~74% say it helped relieve their menopause symptoms.<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">The great majority of women who have undergone <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/signs-you-might-need-hormone-replacement-therapy\/\"><strong>HRT for menopause-related symptoms<\/strong><\/a> experienced relief as a result, while 26% did not experience relief or suffered from negative side effects.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">This suggests that when HRT is offered thoughtfully and monitored appropriately, it can offer significant relief consistent with what many women report anecdotally.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Yet despite its potential, women told us repeatedly that doctors were hesitant to discuss HRT, or dismissed it outright without a meaningful conversation.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">As one respondent said:<\/p><blockquote><p>\u201cI wish HRT discussions were more proactive, standardized, and available to ALL women who are suffering through these symptoms.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad9e9a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ad9e9a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/HRT-Menopause-What-Women-Report-856x1030.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41303\" alt=\"HRT &amp; Menopause: What Women Report\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/HRT-Menopause-What-Women-Report-856x1030.jpg 856w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/HRT-Menopause-What-Women-Report-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/HRT-Menopause-What-Women-Report-768x924.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/HRT-Menopause-What-Women-Report.jpg 1064w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e8164e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e8164e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading_all\">The Benefits of HRT for Women in Menopause<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/womens-health\/hormone-replacement-therapy.php\"><strong>Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)<\/strong><\/a> is a treatment that increases levels of estrogen or progesterone as they decline during perimenopause and menopause. It is available as pills, patches, gels, sprays, and vaginal creams or rings, and each option delivers hormones in a steady, controlled way.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">HRT can help:<\/p><ul class=\"post_para\"><li>Reduce hot flashes and night sweats<\/li><li>Improve sleep<\/li><li>Restore vaginal lubrication<\/li><li>Boost energy and mood<\/li><li>Support cognitive function<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/menopause-and-sex\/\"><strong>Address low libido<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Create overall hormonal balance<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"post_para\">At the Sanctuary Wellness Institute, many patients tell us that their previous doctors did not take the time to tailor HRT dosage or delivery methods to their needs. Our providers take a different approach. We calculate an appropriate starting dose, monitor how your body responds, and adjust over time to make sure you receive the right level of support. A dose that is too low may not provide meaningful relief, while a dose that is too high can lead to unwanted side effects.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Of course, HRT is not right for everyone. Some medical contraindications are legitimate reasons to avoid it. But when used thoughtfully and tailored to individual needs, <strong>HRT can be a powerful tool for reclaiming comfort, vitality, and wellbeing during menopause.<\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">Where You Live Shapes Your Menopause Experience<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">One of the most striking findings in our survey was the regional differences in prescribing rates, access barriers, and overall dissatisfaction.<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">Regions with the highest share of women receiving no menopause medication<\/h3><ul class=\"post_para\"><li><strong>76.3% \u2013 New England<\/strong> (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) \u2014 Highest undertreatment rate in the U.S.<\/li><li><strong>60.9% \u2013 East South Central<\/strong> (AL, KY, MS, TN)<\/li><li><strong>60.1% \u2013 East North Central<\/strong> (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI)<\/li><li><strong>55.3% \u2013 South Atlantic<\/strong> (DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV)<\/li><li><strong>54.2% \u2013 West North Central<\/strong> (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD)<\/li><li><strong>52.5% \u2013 West South Central<\/strong> (AR, LA, OK, TX)<\/li><li><strong>51.8% \u2013 Middle Atlantic<\/strong> (NJ, NY, PA)<\/li><li><strong>48.6% \u2013 Mountain<\/strong> (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY)<\/li><li><strong>39.9% \u2013 Pacific<\/strong> (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA) \u2014 Most likely region to receive medical treatment<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"post_para\">U.S. regions are defined according to standard Census Bureau regional classifications.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">This means that in some regions, particularly New England, <strong>three out of four women<\/strong> say they have not received menopause medication.<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">Where Access Feels Most Difficult<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">In the Mountain and East South Central regions, <strong>about half of respondents (~48%) say they wish it were easier to access menopause care.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Whether due to provider shortage, cost, scheduling limitations, or distance, women in these regions face especially steep barriers.<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">Where Women Feel the Most Unheard<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">\u201cDoctor doesn\u2019t listen\u201d is most commonly reported in:<\/p><ul class=\"post_para\"><li><strong>Middle Atlantic: 32.4%<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pacific: 31%<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Mountain: 31%<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>West North Central: 30.5%<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"post_para\">Across the country, women are experiencing very different levels of support, suggesting a fragmented and inconsistent menopause care landscape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53f7179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"53f7179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Regional-Differences-in-Menopause-Care-625x1030.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41340\" alt=\"Regional Differences in Menopause Care\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Regional-Differences-in-Menopause-Care-625x1030.jpg 625w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Regional-Differences-in-Menopause-Care-182x300.jpg 182w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Regional-Differences-in-Menopause-Care-768x1265.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Regional-Differences-in-Menopause-Care.jpg 777w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0ea041 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c0ea041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"993\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shapes-Your-Menopause-Experience.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-41540\" alt=\"Shapes Your Menopause Experience\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shapes-Your-Menopause-Experience.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shapes-Your-Menopause-Experience-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shapes-Your-Menopause-Experience-1030x799.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shapes-Your-Menopause-Experience-768x596.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fca7bb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fca7bb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading_all\">Conclusion: What This Survey Reveals About Menopause Care in the U.S.<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Based on our survey, the answer is clear:<\/p><h3 class=\"post_para\">Most women are unhappy with their menopause care.<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">And here\u2019s why:<\/p><ul class=\"post_para\"><li><strong>Over 96% of women experience life-interrupting menopause symptoms<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>More than half of symptomatic women receive no medication<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>82% want improvements such as better listening, more treatment options, clearer explanations, and easier access to care<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>HRT is under-discussed and underutilized, despite strong reported benefits<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Women in New England face disproportionately high rates of undertreatment<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"post_para\">The data reveals a nationwide pattern of women being dismissed, ignored, or inadequately treated during one of the most physically transformative stages of their lives.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">How The Sanctuary Wellness Institute Helps Women Through Menopause<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">At The Sanctuary Wellness Institute, we believe women deserve better: <strong>better support, better listening, better treatment options, and better outcomes.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"post_para\">We understand that menopause is not \u201cjust a phase\u201d to get through. It is a biological transition that affects nearly every dimension of life, and it deserves expert, compassionate care.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Our individualized hormone replacement therapy plans are tailored to your symptoms, medical history, personal health goals, and hormonal profile. Our providers take the time to talk with you thoroughly and respectfully, rather than rushing through a brief appointment, so your treatment truly reflects your needs.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Because many women struggle to access menopause care, we offer flexible scheduling, accessible pricing, and telemedicine to remove as many barriers as possible.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Our goal is to help women move through menopause with confidence, comfort, and clarity. Women deserve better care, and at The Sanctuary Wellness Institute, we are committed to providing it.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">Methodology and Fair Use<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">In November 2025, we surveyed 1,005 American women about their experiences with menopause care. Respondents ranged in age from 45 to 60+, with 77% between ages 45 and 60. The survey was conducted via an online panel administered by a third-party research provider; survey questions and demographic parameters were designed by Sanctuary Wellness Institute. Based on the sample size, the survey has an approximate margin of error of \u00b13.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level, assuming a random sample. Results are directional and subject to standard survey limitations.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">When using or referencing this data, please attribute the research by linking to this study and citing <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/\"><strong>SanctuaryWellnessInstitute.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d7813e elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"5d7813e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-5d7813e\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"5d7813e\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"are-women-in-the-us-satisfied-with-menopause-care\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9801\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Are women in the U.S. satisfied with menopause care?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9801\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"are-women-in-the-us-satisfied-with-menopause-care\"><p>According to our survey, most women are not satisfied with menopause care. More than 82% of respondents reported at least one area of dissatisfaction, including limited treatment options, poor access to care, and inadequate communication with doctors. Many women feel their symptoms are not taken seriously and that their needs are not being met during menopause, despite experiencing significant physical and emotional changes.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"do-doctors-take-menopause-seriously\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9802\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Do doctors take menopause seriously?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9802\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"do-doctors-take-menopause-seriously\"><p>According to our survey, many women feel doctors do not take menopause seriously enough. About 27% of respondents said their doctor does not listen well or take their concerns seriously. This lack of attentiveness is strongly linked to lower treatment rates, suggesting that feeling dismissed often results in women not receiving medication or meaningful care for their symptoms.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"why-is-menopause-undertreated\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9803\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Why is menopause undertreated?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9803\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"why-is-menopause-undertreated\"><p>According to our survey, menopause is undertreated due to a combination of poor communication, limited access to specialized care, and lack of proactive treatment discussions. Over half of women with symptoms were never prescribed or recommended medication. Many respondents reported feeling dismissed by doctors or never having menopause discussed at all, which contributes to widespread undertreatment.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-many-women-use-hrt\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9804\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How many women use HRT?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9804\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"how-many-women-use-hrt\"><p>According to our survey, about 31% of women have tried hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Specifically, 23.3% tried HRT and found relief, while 8% tried it but did not benefit or experienced side effects. More than 68% of women have never used HRT, though many are open to trying it if given proper guidance and access.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"does-hrt-help-menopause-symptoms\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9805\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Does HRT help menopause symptoms?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9805\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"does-hrt-help-menopause-symptoms\"><p>Research has demonstrated that HRT helps many women manage menopause symptoms. According to our survey, among women who tried HRT, 74% reported symptom relief. This makes HRT one of the most effective treatments reported in the survey, especially for symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disruption, and vaginal dryness, when prescribed appropriately and monitored by a knowledgeable provider.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-percentage-of-women-receive-menopause-treatment\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9806\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What percentage of women receive menopause treatment?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9806\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"what-percentage-of-women-receive-menopause-treatment\"><p>According to our survey, only about 47% of women with menopause symptoms have been prescribed or recommended medication. This means 52.6% of symptomatic women receive no medical treatment at all, despite nearly all respondents reporting at least one disruptive symptom. This highlights a significant gap between symptom burden and actual care received.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-187620e text_warp_z elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"187620e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9027e87\" data-id=\"9027e87\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43ee179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" 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