Prevalence and duration
- 11 Dec 2023
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Prevalence and duration
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- Vasomotor symptoms are estimated to be experienced by 75% of women, with approximately a third of this group being severely affected.
- These symptoms often start one or two years before the menopause.
- The median duration of these symptoms is 7 years and may persist for up to 15 years in 20% of women.
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