The Guardian: 'Menopause Gold Rush' Coverage (Oct 2025 + Feb 2026)

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Publisher: The Guardian · Published: February 1, 2026 · Accessed: September 3, 2026

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The global menopause market is projected to reach approximately $24bn by 2030 (Grand View Research, cited by the Guardian, Feb 2026); investors include venture funds, Bayer, Unilever Ventures, and Tesco.
A University College London study led by Prof Joyce Harper, published in the journal Post Reproductive Health, warns of a 'menopause gold rush': 'rapid expansion in unregulated private companies and individuals providing menopause information and support for profit,' with a significant number of women not feeling well-informed (Guardian Oct 20 2025 + Feb 1 2026).
Menopause specialist Dr Claire Phipps advises wariness of anything marketed specifically as a 'menopause relief' product unless backed by solid evidence: 'The industry is booming, but there's still a huge lack of randomised controlled trials' (Guardian, Feb 2026).
MyCelsius cooling-bracelet co-founder Maxime Kryvian concedes skepticism around new menopause products is often justified, citing supplements as the cautionary example, and advises consumers to ask how a product was developed, by whom, whether impact data exists, and what the company will reimburse if it does not work (Guardian, Feb 2026).
A simple handheld fan may be the best cooling solution for hot flushes, per Dr Claire Phipps (Guardian, Feb 2026); she cautions against Silicon Valley 'magic bullet' framing for menopause products.