The MATE survey: men's perceptions and attitudes towards menopause and their role in partners' menopausal transition.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The perceptions and attitudes of menopause shared by men are largely unknown. This analysis characterized men's awareness and their understanding of their partner's menopausal transition.

Methods

A 35-question, online survey was used to assess men's perceptions and attitudes toward menopause. Men were recruited from an online research marketplace and were eligible to participate if their female partners (45-64 years old) experienced ≥1 of the following symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, sleepless nights, difficulty sleeping, low libido, mood swings, pain during sex, or vaginal dryness. Couples either lived together full time, or, if living separately, resided together regularly two or more times a week.

Results

Of the 1,356 surveys sent to eligible men, 45

SUBMITTER: Parish SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6791510 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature