Weight gain and bleeding top menopause concerns
New data has found that the most searched for concern relating to menopause is weight gain, amassing over 308,000 annual searches.
The research, by Clarins Beauty Daily, analysed Google data to find out what UK women are searching for the most when it comes to menopause concerns and how this can best inform beauty, wellness and health brands as the majority feel underrepresented by the industry.
Post-menopause bleeding is the second most common menopause concern with a total of 244,320 searches – suggesting that there needs to be more awareness surrounding this. Whilst post-menopause bleeding can be caused by changes in hormone levels, according to the NHS, women who experience any post-menopause bleeding should get checked by their GP.
Following post-menopause bleeding, joint pain is the third most searched for menopause symptom in the UK with 143,520 searches. ‘menopause joint pain’ is the leading search query within this category, followed by ‘can menopause cause joint pain’ –revealing that many Brits are unaware that the menopause can also impact the joints.
The UK's top 10 menopause concerns:
| Search Term | Yearly searches |
| Weight gain | 308,160 |
| Post-menopause bleeding | 244,320 |
| Joint pain | 143,520 |
| Hot flashes | 131,280 |
| Breast pain | 125,880 |
| Hair loss | 112,560 |
| Headaches | 92,400 |
| Bloating | 79,440 |
| Perimenopause period changes | 76,440 |
| Itchy skin | 73,440 |
In terms of remedies, and things to alleviate symptoms, Brits are searching for the best menopause supplements a total of 165,240 times a year, with ‘best lubricant’ menopause related queries following behind at 41,040 searches and menopausal skincare remedies (such as moisurisers and face creams) being searched 17,520 times.