Menopause with a Learning Disability: Insights from Women's Experiences

The study aimed to explore the experiences of menopause in women with learning disabilities, an often neglected group in research. The experiences of five women were captured through interviews and analyzed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. The study identified five superordinate themes, highlighting the importance of having information about menopause, challenges of periods, observable changes in menopause, the importance of social connection, and managing menopause independently. The study emphasizes the need for clinicians and carers to understand the emotional and social impacts of menopause in women with learning disabilities and initiate conversations regarding menopause and available treatments.