A survey about hot flashes in women going through the menopause

This study is an online survey of women in and around menopause with moderate to severe hot flashes. Menopause, a normal part of life, is a time after a woman's last period. Hot flashes often occur during menopause. They can disrupt a woman's daily life.

This study is about collecting information only. There will be no treatment in this study.

This study will provide information about how many women have moderate to severe hot flashes in menopause. It will also provide details on women's experiences with hot flashes.

Women from Brazil, Canada, Nordic Europe, and Mexico will take part in this study. The women in this study will already be taking part in consumer panels. Women will be contacted based on their age. They will be asked if they would like to take part in this study.

Firstly, the women will answer questions about whether they are in menopause or are getting close to menopause. They will also be asked how severe their hot flashes are.

From their answers, some women will be asked to complete an online survey. These will be women who are in menopause and have moderate to severe hot flashes. They will provide more details about how hot flashes have impacted their lives. Also, they will answer questions on how hot flashes affect their quality of life. Finally, they will answer questions about their experiences when they visited their doctor about their hot flashes.