Nearly 40% of women in perimenopause suffer from moderate to severe hot flushes and night sweats without effective treatment. A study of over 8,000 participants revealed that more than 37% of late perimenopausal women experienced distinctly bothersome vasomotor symptoms, highlighting the critical nature of addressing these symptoms. Although other menopause-related symptoms like memory issues and low mood were reported, they did not significantly differ from pre-menopausal prevalence. Currently, menopausal hormonal therapy is effective for postmenopausal symptoms, but no approved treatments exist for perimenopausal women.
The study found that almost 40% of women going through perimenopause experience moderate to severe hot flushes and night sweats, with few treatment options available.
Moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms, particularly hot flushes and night sweats, were found to be the most defining symptom of perimenopause among women.
The prevalence of moderately-to-severely bothersome hot flushes was 37.3% among late perimenopausal women, five times higher compared to pre-menopausal women.
Menopausal hormonal therapy (MHT) is effective for menopause symptoms but no specifically designed interventions exist for perimenopausal women experiencing these symptoms.
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