{"id":14620,"date":"2025-09-24T13:15:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/?p=14620"},"modified":"2025-09-24T13:25:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:25:06","slug":"the-state-of-menopause-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/fr\/latest-news\/the-state-of-menopause-report\/","title":{"rendered":"The State of Menopause Report 2025 &#8211; Progress, Challenges and the\u00a0 Rise of Holistic Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holistic approaches to health and wellness are increasing, with menopause management being no exception. That\u2019s why this October, for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsociety.org\/education\/world-menopause-day-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Menopause Awareness month<\/strong><\/a> (and World Menopause Day on the 18th), we launched \u201cThe State of Menopause Wellness Report\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the official theme for this year\u2019s awareness month is \u201cLifestyle Medicine\u201d, we have commissied nationwide research (via Censuswide) to find out how holistic treatments can play a supportive role. We surveyed over 1,000 people who are currently or have recently expereinced<em> <\/em>perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the struggles, breakthroughs, and the rise of holistic therapies. The findings shine a light on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current gaps in GP support and how long it takes women to get help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The link between mental health and menopause experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The use of Holistic therapies like yoga, mindfulness and hydrotherapy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A shift in attitudes, awareness and treatment options over the last decade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:77px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-50x33.png 50w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-100x67.png 100w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also spoke to <strong>Sarah Gilbertson, Therapeutic Coach for Women in Midlife and Founder of <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flourishwell.coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FlourishWell Coaching<\/strong><\/a>, who has shared expert insights into why women are turning to alternative support, and how a whole-body approach is reshaping menopause care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:77px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Diagnosis and Support Could Provide Better Menopause Experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our study found that, the majority of respondents, more than six in ten (62%), describe their menopause journey as being a negative or bad experience. With data suggesting that slow diagnosis and GP dismissal could be contributing factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst diagnosis alone won\u2019t solve this, our study found correlations between early diagnosis and early support, with \u201cbetter\u201d menopause experiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Those who reported a \u201cvery good\u201d experience were more likely to be diagnosed and supported early. Help typically arrived by their second visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who described menopause as \u201ctraumatic\u201d often faced long waits and repeated GP visits before their concerns were taken seriously. Support comes much later, often by the fourth or fifth appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-1024x671.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-1024x671.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-768x503.png 768w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-1536x1006.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-50x33.png 50w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-100x66.png 100w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-640x420.png 640w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-600x393.png 600w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-1280x840.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When seeking help from a GP or medical professional, support can take time, plus over a third (35%) admit that they have at some point felt dismissed by thier GP when discussing symptoms and the impact it has on their daily life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is most surprising, however, is that almost half of respondents (44%) say they have never been formally diagnosed as menopausal by their GP, despite experiencing life-changing symptoms. This lack of clarity leaves many women feeling invisible and unsupported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:78px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Mental Health Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The survey findings also uncovered a powerful link between menopause and mental health. Respondents who struggled with loneliness and GP dismissal during menopause, were more likely to identify as having \u201cpoor\u201d mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women with poor mental health were nearly three times more likely to feel alone during menopause (63% vs 18%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They were also almost twice as likely to feel dismissed by their GP (46% vs 24%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This correlation could indicate that women who are already vulnerable are often the least supported, leaving them isolated at a time when they most need compassion and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Rise Of Holistic Therapies for Managing Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is no wonder then, that those experiencing menopause and perimenopause are increasingly looking beyond traditional treatments. Almost three-quarters (72%) believe that doctors should be able to prescribe social or holistic therapies alongside important medicines such as HRT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:74px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-1024x671.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-1024x671.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-768x503.png 768w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-1536x1006.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-50x33.png 50w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-100x66.png 100w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-640x420.png 640w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-600x393.png 600w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-1280x840.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no one size fits all solution. So, to help find which treamtements might be right for you, we asked survey respondents to share their experiences &#8211; discovering some of the most effective alternative therapies for menopause and perimenopause management.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:76px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The 10 most effective holsitic therapies for menopause:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yoga or pilates&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold water therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breathwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meditation or mindfulness&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydrotherapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diet changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aromatherapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Herbal remedies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menopause specific apps or online communities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sarah Gilbertson, Therapeutic Coach for Women in Midlife and Founder of <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flourishwell.coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FlourishWell Coaching<\/strong><\/a> explains, \u201c<em>The most helpful therapies are the ones women enjoy and feel they can sustain. Yoga, Pilates and breathwork support body and mind. Weight training builds strength and protects bone health. Journalling or mindfulness bring clarity. And hydrotherapy &#8211;&nbsp; from hot tubs to warm baths &#8211; can ease muscle tension and offer much-needed calm.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:68px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Effectiveness of Hydrotherapy and Hot Tubs For Managing Menopause<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water-based therapies can provide a source of comfort for many when managing menopause symptoms, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatspa.co.uk\/hot-tub-hydrotherapy-health-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research published on WhatSpa?<\/a>. From hot tubs and saunas to warm baths and cold plunges, hydrotherapy offers a natural way to ease both body and mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It turns out that our survey respondent\u2019s agree. The majority (63%) said that they use warm baths, saunas or hot tubs to help manage their symptoms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, nearly half of women (45%) said water-based therapies such as these are effective for managing menopause symptoms such as anxiety, mood swings and hot flushes. By comparison, only 15% felt they weren\u2019t effective, while 41% were neutral.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar responses were found among perimenopausal women, almost one in two (48%) reported finding hydrotherapy effective. This suggests that simple practices, <em>like soaking in a warm bath or spending time in a hot tub<\/em>, can play a meaningful role in helping women relax, reduce stress, and regain a sense of control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-1024x671.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-1024x671.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-768x503.png 768w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-1536x1006.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-50x33.png 50w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-100x66.png 100w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-640x420.png 640w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-600x393.png 600w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-1280x840.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multiple scientific research studies are currently underway, exploring the impact of hydrotherapy in everything from sleep and mood, to bone density and hot flashes. It will be interesting to see if the results from these studies match up with our survey findings also.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:73px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Menopause Managment Has Come a Long Way, But it\u2019s Not Enough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that attitudes towards menopause are shifting. Compared to a decade ago, most women agree that awareness and understanding have improved. But while progress has been made, there\u2019s still work to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>77% of women feel that general menopause awareness has improved in the past 10 years, with almost a third (30%) describing this as a \u201chigh improvement.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>76% say awareness of the range of menopause symptoms has improved \u2013 a step forward in recognising that menopause is more than just hot flushes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just over half (51%) believe that the speed of diagnosis has improved, but nearly a quarter (23%) feel nothing has changed, and almost one in ten (9%) feel it has actually declined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-50x38.png 50w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-100x75.png 100w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-600x450.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Holistic Treatments That Work for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Menopause management has come a long way in the last decade and it is exciting to see the increase in access to treatment and the variety of therapies being used. At Platinum Spas, we believe that wellbeing is multi-faceted and this is only strengthened through these survey findings.&nbsp; For many women, therapies like hydrotherapy, mindfulness, and movement can make a real difference alongside medical support. It\u2019s all about finding what works best for you and your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking to integrate hydrotherapy at home for your menopause symptoms, Platinum Spas\u2019 range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/fr\/categorie-produit\/hot-tubs\/\">Spa<\/a> et <a href=\"\/fr\/categorie-produit\/swim-spas\/\">spas de nage<\/a> are a great solution. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/fr\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch to find out more<\/a> ou <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/fr\/hot-tub-showrooms\/\">book a visit to your nearest hot tub showroom<\/a> to see our products in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holistic approaches to health and wellness are increasing, with menopause management being no exception. 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