What do Spanish men know about menopause?

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of knowledge men have about menopause and to analyze whether sociodemographic aspects influence this knowledge. Methods: A total of 560 consecutive surveys were collected during 2019. Surveys were completed by men anonymously, voluntarily, and without incentives. A maximum score of 45 points was considered for the knowledge analysis. Results: The mean age was 49.13 ± 11.1 years. The most frequent source of information to obtain knowledge about menopause was friends (61.4%). The mean of the questionnaire score was 20.69 ± 6.1 (R: 0-45). The most frequent symptoms associated with menopause were hot flashes and vaginal dryness (93.7%; 48%) and the best-known treatment to improve vaginal health was lubricants at 69.5%. The most common treatment men knew for improving menopause symptoms was menopause hormone treatment; however, 27.9% of men thought there is no treatment for menopause. Differences were found between ages in numbers and grades (P = 0.032). Men with a higher level of education had significantly more knowledge than those with primary school education (P = 0.016). Differences were shown in men who obtained information from healthcare staff with respect to other sources (P 
Source: Menopause - Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research