National Sensory Network: Understanding Sensory Processing and Menopause

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Publisher: National Sensory Network (NHS England project) · Published: August 6, 2026 · Accessed: August 6, 2026

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Claims this source supports

• During perimenopause and menopause, significant changes in the body and shifts in hormone levels can exacerbate sensory processing differences and introduce new sensory processing challenges.
• Women may notice changes in how they perceive and respond to sensory stimuli during the menopause transition.