Menopause Care Needs & Preferences Assessment

Welcome to the Menopause Care Needs & Preferences Survey. This survey asks about your menopause-related symptoms, care experiences, and preferences for support. Your responses are confidential, will be reported only in aggregate, and will be used to improve menopause care services. Participation is voluntary and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions and experiences. Estimated time: 8–10 minutes.

Which of the following best describes your current menopause status?

• Perimenopausal (periods changing, new symptoms)
• In menopause (12 months without a period)
• Postmenopausal
• Not sure
• Not experiencing menopause-related changes
• Prefer not to say

How familiar are you with menopause care options available in your area?

Which of the following symptoms have you experienced in the last 4 weeks? Select all that apply.

• Hot flashes or night sweats
• Sleep disruption or insomnia
• Mood changes (e.g., anxiety, irritability)
• Cognitive changes (e.g., brain fog, memory)
• Vaginal dryness or discomfort
• Low libido
• Joint or muscle pain
• Weight changes
• Headaches or migraines
• Other
• None of the above
• Prefer not to say

The next few questions ask about your most recent menopause-related care experience. If you have not received care, please select 'Not applicable' where available or skip ahead.

What makes it hard to get the menopause support you want? Select all that apply.

• Unsure where to seek care
• Hard to get appointments
• Cost or insurance coverage
• Limited local specialists
• Past negative experiences
• Stigma or discomfort discussing symptoms
• Transportation or childcare challenges
• Time constraints
• Privacy concerns
• Symptoms feel manageable without care
• Other (please specify)
• No barriers experienced

Overall, how satisfied are you with the menopause-related care and support you currently have access to?

Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts about your menopause care experience, unmet needs, or what you wish existed to better support you.

Finally, a few questions about you to help us understand different perspectives. Your responses are confidential.

Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses will be kept confidential and used to improve menopause care services. We appreciate your time and openness.

Overall, how bothersome have your menopause-related symptoms been in the last 4 weeks?

How would you rate your most recent care provider's knowledge of menopause?

Rank the following sources from most to least preferred for getting menopause information.

1. Primary care provider or OB-GYN
2. Pharmacist
3. Specialist menopause clinic
4. Trusted health websites
5. Support groups or communities
6. Mobile app or digital program

How likely are you to recommend your current menopause care provider or service to a friend or family member experiencing menopause?

What is your age?

• 18–24
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45–54
• 55–64
• 65+
• Prefer not to say

In the last 12 months, which types of support have you used for menopause symptoms? Select all that apply.

• Primary care clinician / GP
• OB-GYN / gynecology specialist
• Endocrinologist
• Nurse practitioner / physician assistant
• Pharmacist guidance
• Therapist / counselor
• Support group (online or in-person)
• Menopause-focused clinic or service
• Alternative or complementary practitioner (e.g., acupuncturist, naturopath)
• Self-care only (over-the-counter, lifestyle changes)
• I have not sought care for menopause symptoms
• Other (please specify)
• Prefer not to say

How well did you feel heard and understood during your most recent menopause-related appointment?

Rank the following service features from most to least important to you when choosing menopause care.

1. Clinicians with menopause expertise
2. Short wait times
3. Clear, personalized care plan
4. Insurance coverage and cost transparency
5. Follow-up and ongoing check-ins
6. Option for virtual and in-person visits
7. Culturally responsive and inclusive care

How do you describe your gender?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Prefer to self-describe
• Prefer not to say

How clear was the care plan or next steps you received after your most recent menopause-related visit?

What is your preferred appointment format for menopause care?

• In-person
• Video visit
• Phone
• Chat or asynchronous messaging
• No preference

What sex were you assigned at birth?

• Female
• Male
• Intersex
• Prefer not to say

Approximately how long did you wait from first seeking help to your first menopause-related appointment?

• Less than 1 week
• 1–2 weeks
• 3–4 weeks
• 1–2 months
• 3–6 months
• More than 6 months
• I have not sought a menopause-related appointment
• Don't remember

What is the most you would be willing to pay per month out-of-pocket for a menopause support program, if not covered by insurance?

• $0 — I would only use a free program
• $1–$25
• $26–$50
• $51–$100
• $101–$150
• $151–$200
• More than $200
• Not sure

Where do you currently live?

• United States
• Canada
• United Kingdom
• European Union
• Australia / New Zealand
• Other
• Prefer not to say

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school or less
• Some college or vocational
• Bachelor's degree
• Postgraduate (master's or doctorate)
• Prefer not to say

What is your current employment status?

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Self-employed
• Unemployed and looking for work
• Homemaker / caregiver
• Student
• Retired
• Unable to work
• Prefer not to say