Menopause Society Study: Perimenopause Uncertainty (2026)

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Publisher: The Menopause Society – journal Menopause (2026) · Published: August 12, 2026 · Accessed: August 12, 2026

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Claims this source supports

• 34% of women don't know what reproductive stage they're in; uncertainty peaks at 42% among women aged 40-44 – the group most likely to still have regular periods and be told 'nothing hormonal is happening.'
• Nearly a fifth of women aged 40-44 cite navigating the healthcare system as the biggest barrier to getting answers about perimenopause.