Hot topic: Study shows that as many as 80% of women are not ready for menopause

Researchers found that eight out of ten women feel “unprepared” for perimenopause and menopause.

And 56 per cent say they are ‘scared’ about what to expect – this rises to 71 per cent among 18 to 39-year-olds.

The survey also found that 63 percent of women who have not yet experienced menopause did not know that symptoms can appear up to ten years before their last period.

Of the 2,069 UK women aged 18 to 74 who were asked, 80 per cent felt unprepared and only 17 per cent said they would know how to prevent signs and symptoms on their bodies.

In terms of treatments they would consider, the most popular were HRT gel or pills (38 percent), followed by skin-boosting treatments to improve hydration and anti-wrinkle injections.

Aesthetic consultant Harley Street dr. Yusra Al-Mukhtar, who commissioned the study ahead of World Menopause Day tomorrow, said: ‘It is clear that there is a knowledge and awareness gap about which skin and body signs are preventable. Awareness must make way for empowered preventive action.”

According to the survey, the symptoms women most wanted to prevent were increased sweating (51 percent), sagging facial contours (38 percent), more wrinkles (33 percent) and acne (32 percent).

They are also concerned about dark circles around the eyes, dry, itchy or puffy skin or a pale complexion.

In terms of treatments they would consider, the most popular were HRT gel or pills (38 percent), followed by skin-boosting treatments to improve hydration and anti-wrinkle injections.

Other research findings included perimenopausal women experiencing more anxiety and stress about skin and body problems than menopausal women – 67 percent compared to 60 percent.

When asked what the impact of potential skin problems caused by perimenopause is, or how menopause might affect them, 57 percent of women surveyed said they feel anxious and stressed, while 48 percent avoid social events, 45 percent and even dislikes them. took photos.

One 41-year-old woman, who was diagnosed after menopause at the age of 14 and was undergoing skin treatment by Dr. they may have hormonal changes. If you don’t understand the signs, how can you know how to adjust your skin care regimen and better understand the treatments available?

Menopause can affect all areas of a woman’s life. If you lack self-confidence about how you look, you can feel a significant negative effect, especially if employers don’t understand this.’