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19th July 2020
03:00pm BST

Over 70 percent of women told their partner they were starting the menopause right away, but of those who decided to wait, the average length of time was over five months.
The most common symptoms for those experiencing the menopause were hot flashes (59 percent), night sweats (58 percent) and trouble sleeping (50 percent). For 30 percent of respondents, hot flashes were the worst symptom of their transition, followed by night sweats.
69 percent of women said that they gained weight during the menopause, with sweet cravings being the most prominent. The vast majority of women also reported that losing weight post-menopause was considerably more difficult.
To alleviate the symptoms of menopause, most women choose between two options: a hormone-based regimen, or a natural, non-hormonal approach supported by supplements.
More than half of women acknowledged taking vitamins after starting menopause, 70 percent of whom had supplements recommended by their doctors.
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