Share of women with select menopause symptoms U.S. 2023

A survey from 2023 found that around 81 percent of menopausal or postmenopausal women in the United States stated they had experienced hot flashes when going through menopause. This statistic shows the percentage of menopausal or postmenopausal women in the United States who experienced select menopause symptoms as of 2023.

Percentage of menopausal or postmenopausal women in the United States who experienced select menopause symptoms as of 2023

Characteristic	Percentage of respondents
Hot flashes	81%
Night sweats	68%
Difficulty sleeping	57%
Mood changes	56%
Vaginal dryness or discomfort	50%
Joint pain or stiffness	36%
Memory problems	31%
Urinary symptoms	22%
Other	5%
None of the above	0%

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Release date

May 2023

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Region

North America, United States

Survey time period

March 7 to 12, 2023

Number of respondents

2,000 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Supplementary notes

Original question: "Which of the following symptoms have you experienced as a result of menopause? Select all that apply." Among women who have experienced menopause symptoms

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