Women's Menopausal Experiences in the UK: A Systemic Literature Review of Qualitative Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Menopause, defined as the cessation of periods for over 12 months, can have a profound impact on women in numerous ways. Understanding women's experiences of menopause can lead to improved care and support during this transformative period.

Objectives

The objective of this systematic review is to identify and summarise published qualitative studies that consider the lived experiences of women with menopause in the UK and to serve as a basis for future research in the field of menopause.

Search strategy

EMBASE, MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases were searched initially in March, and then updated in April 2024.

Inclusion criteria

Peer-reviewed papers with full text available in English, focused on women experiencing menopause in the UK, studies published f

SUBMITTER: Anto A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11780249 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature