Menopause Stigma Survey

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We appreciate you taking the time to further our menopause research.

Feel free to share it with others who are also in perimenopause & menopause.

We appreciate your help.

xo ~ Andrea, Co-founder, www.wearemorphus.com

1. How old are you? *

Under 35

36 to 39

40 to 44

45 to 49

50 to 54

55 to 59

60 to 64

65 to 69

70+

2. Please tell us if you are in: *

Perimenopause (the years before menopause)

Menopause / postmenopause (1 year without a cycle)

Unsure

3. Do you feel there is a stigma associated with perimenopause and menopause? *

Yes

Yes, but it is getting better as people are talking about it more openly

Not sure

4. How would you describe your (peri)menopause symptoms? *

Mild

Severe

5. Are you comfortable talking about your perimenopause or menopause experience with others (it could be anyone)? *

Yes - I scream it from the rooftops to everyone and anyone who will listen.

Somewhat - I do share, but am selective in who I discuss it with.

Not really - I prefer to keep this information to myself but I will talk to some people.

No, I'd rather not speak to anyone else about it.

I'm not sure

5A. If you answered YES or SOMEWHAT to talking to someone about your perimenopause / menopause experience, who do you feel most comfortable sharing it with? Check all that apply.

A collegue or business associate

My Therapist, Social Worker, Pyschiatrist, etc.

A stranger, or someone I don't know well

My partner / husband

Anyone who will listen

My Doctor, ND, Nurse Practitioner, Functional Medicine Doctor, Chiropractor etc.

My Spiritual Leader or Religious Teacher

A friend

My family (other than your husband or partner)

Other:

6. Have you shared/talked to your DOCTOR or HEALTH CARE PROVIDER about how you are feeling, and/or have you shared your symptoms with her/him? *

Yes

Yes (but I did not realize my symptom(s) could be related to perimenopause or menopause)

Not sure

I don't have a doctor or prefer not to see one

6A. If you answered YES to question #6 above, what type of health care provider or doctor did you go to or see regarding your symptoms? Check all that apply.

Not sure

Dr. Google

A Menopause Certified Doctor or Practitioner or Specialist

Nurse Practitioner

Naturopath (ND)

Medical Doctor (family medicine, etc.)

I don't have a doctor or I prefer not to see one

Homeopath

Medical Doctor, OBGYN or OB

NURSE (RN)

Functional Medicine Doctor

Other:

6B. If you answered YES to question #6 about sharing/talking to your Health Care Provider or Doctor about how you feel, how did s/he respond, and/or how did you feel at the visit? Check off all that apply:

I was offered/put on the birth control pill

I was told that getting older is a natural part of life

I was given a script for anti-depressants or other medication (other than birth control)

I was advised to take supplements

I was asked if I wanted to see a psychiatrist or therapist for my mental health

I was asked for my opinion on how I would like to deal with my symptoms

I was gaslit or dismissed, or told it is all in my head

I was told I'm not in peri or menopause because my bloodwork is "normal"

I was told I don't have typical symptoms (i.e hot flashes) so I can't be in peri or menopause

I was told there is nothing s/he could do to help me

I was told my hormone levels are in the normal range so I can't be in peri or menopause

I was offered the option of hormone therapy (hormones) to help with my symptoms

I was told to lose weight and exercise more

I was given a referral to another provider

I was told hormone therapy is not safe for MY body specifically due to my family history

I was told symptoms only start once I'm in menopause

I was treated with compassion

I was told I was too young to be in perimenopause or menopause

I was told hormone therapy (hormones) are not safe, in general

I was told they don't know enough about hormones or hormone therapy to prescribe it

I was given testing to help me figure out what is happening to my body

Other:

7. Did YOU bring up the topic of HORMONES or HORMONE THERAPY to your doctor or health care provider during your visit?

Yes - S/he was very receptive

Yes - but s/he didn't believe in them or think they are a good fit for me

Yes - but s/he doesn't know much about them or how to prescribe them

I don't remember

Other:

Clear selection

7A. Did your doctor or health care provider bring up the topic of HORMONES or HORMONE THERAPY to YOU during your visit?

Yes

I don't remember

Other:

Clear selection

8. Did YOU bring up the topic of SUPPLEMENTS to your doctor or health care provider during your visit? *

Yes - S/he was very receptive

Yes - but s/he didn't believe in them or think they are a good fit for me

Yes - but s/he doesn't know much about them or what to recommend for me

I don't remember

Other:

8A. Did your doctor or health care provider bring up the topic of SUPPLEMENTS to YOU during your visit?

Yes

I don't remember

Other:

Clear selection

9. Do you have any suggestions for future surveys/research?

10. Please let us know if you have any questions and/or comments.

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