Submitted by James Cantwell on Tue, 10/02/2026 - 14:47
A major international study from the Menopause MATTERs Project has found that people living with autoimmune diseases report significantly lower satisfaction and more challenging experiences with menopause care, compared to those without autoimmune conditions.
Across nine domains, including access to clinicians, clinician knowledge, involvement in decision-making, and consideration of autoimmune conditions, satisfaction was lower among those with autoimmune disease. Participants described care as largely reactive, fragmented and often failing to address the intersection between menopausal symptoms and autoimmune health. Mental health symptoms were also frequently overshadowed menopause discussions.
The findings underline the need for proactive menopause care and more robust evidence to support clinical guidance.
Access the full study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037851222500619X