P-568 Why menopause education is needed

Abstract Study question What do women know and think about the menopause? Summary answer Women reported a lack of their own health professional's knowledge menopause. Overall they had negative attitudes. is known already Female fertility decline strongly linked to age woman will go through The menopause defined as having been for one year without period. causes end fertility. But start lose approximately 8-10 years before Studies have shown that are not educated menopause, neither professionals. This education may result in infertility, childlessness, misdiagnosis symptoms seriously affect wellbeing treatment. It time find out what all ages feel design, size, duration We conducted mixed methods study: two anonymous, online surveys using multiple choice open-ended questions on Qualtrics. One survey was designed under 40 old other over 40. Both were promoted social media some authors (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Linkedin). 40s live between 8/2/2022 15/3/2022 19/5/2021 26/5/2021. Participants/materials, setting, study ethical approval from UCL Research Ethics Committee ID no: 9831/005. qualitative data analysed thematically. 738 participants completed survey. 2933 three groups: 950 perimenopausal women, 934 postmenopausal 1049 who classed themselves which included those peri or post menopausal. Main results role chance asked how informed Approximately 45% at all. For 40, we felt 40; 57.6% 53.5% group answered ‘Not all,’ significantly greater than group; 45.2% (422/934) (p<.05). Most happy no longer menstruating, although expressed sadness regarding loss. thought should be taught school, but 80% both received school themselves. perimenopause more likely select ‘School’ (79.2%, 752/950) ‘Apps such period trackers apps’ (50%, 475/950) groups In free text question, across main themes professionals narrative said caused many issues often unaware perimenopause. They did support them. Limitations, reasons caution As media, only certain population access. mostly highly educated. internet access, English an adequate level would access Wider implications findings limited attitudes towards leaving them unprepared. Improved required ensure understand fertility, improve quality life present positive postmenopause. Health training needs incorporate Trial registration number NA