Survey Results of Women in Their 40s and Older Nationwide [Awareness Survey on Health Ailments]: Over 80% of Women in the 'Responsible Generation' of 40s-50s May Have 'Hidden Menopause'

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Qsai Co., Ltd. conducted an awareness survey on health ailments among women aged 40 to 69 nationwide. The results revealed that over 80% of women in their 40s and 50s experience ailments but do not attribute them to menopause, indicating a state of 'hidden menopause.'

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Qsai Co., Ltd. conducted an awareness survey on health ailments among women aged 40 to 69 nationwide. The results revealed that over 80% of women in their 40s and 50s experience ailments but do not attribute them to menopause, indicating a state of 'hidden menopause.'

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Qsai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City; President: Junro Ishikawa) has launched an initiative to support the healthy daily lives of women in their 40s and older. As part of this effort, the company conducted an 'Awareness Survey on Health Ailments' targeting women in their 40s to 60s nationwide. According to the survey results, despite being aware of some form of symptoms, over 80% of women in their 40s and 50s responded either that they 'do not feel any ailments' or 'the cause of the ailments is not menopause.' Even for typical menopausal symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, and depressed mood, over 70% of respondents stated they 'do not believe it is the effect of menopause.' It can be interpreted that many of the women affected are likely in a state of unawareness, experiencing ailments but not recognizing the cause in connection with menopause. Our company has named this issue 'hidden menopause.' By eliminating this issue, our company will provide support so that as many women as possible can 'enjoy the present forever.' ■ Survey Results Summary I. 70% of women in their 40s and 50s experience 'dry skin, headaches, insomnia,' but over half do not recognize them as menopause-related ailments. The more familiar the ailment, the more easily signs of menopause are overlooked. Over 70% answered they have 'experienced before' familiar ailments such as 'dry skin,' 'headaches/dizziness,' 'insomnia,' and 'slight anemia.' Recognition of their connection to menopause was under 50% for all: 'dry skin' (42.0%), 'headaches/dizziness' (46.3%), 'insomnia' (45.6%), and 'slight anemia' (45.5%). II. Over half of women in their 40s and 50s leave their ailments untreated. Reasons for not engaging in self-care include 'resignation due to age' and 'lack of information leading to solutions.' Even when aware of their own ailments, 50.6% responded they 'do nothing in particular' or 'don't know what to do.' The biggest reason for not taking action was resignation: 'I thought it

Survey Results of Women in Their 40s and Older Nationwide [Awareness Survey on Health Ailments]: Over 80% of Women in the 'Responsible Generation' of 40s-50s May Have 'Hidden Menopause'

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