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Area of Science:

  • Social media analysis
  • Menopause transition research
  • Biomedical literature comparison

Background:

  • The menopause transition (MT) is a significant life stage for many individuals.
  • Understanding public discourse on MT is crucial for healthcare providers and researchers.
  • Social media platforms offer a window into public perceptions and experiences of MT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the menopause transition (MT) as discussed on social media platforms.
  • To compare the content of MT-focused social media posts with existing biomedical research literature.
  • To identify areas of concordance and discordance between public and scientific discourse on MT.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 440 Instagram posts tagged with #menopause over two weeks.
  • Content and thematic analysis of posts, images, and videos to identify key discussion codes.
  • Comparison of identified codes with terms found in PubMed literature using the keyword 'menopause'.

Main Results:

  • Identified 69 codes across 9 categories, with weight loss/fitness (20.5%) and hormones (18.4%) being most prevalent on Instagram.
  • The majority of frequently discussed topics on Instagram were infrequently represented in biomedical literature.
  • Weight loss/fitness and hot flashes emerged as two topics with notable discussion in both Instagram posts and biomedical literature.

Conclusions:

  • Instagram #menopause discussions offer unique insights into lived experiences and support needs during the menopause transition.
  • Significant divergence exists between popular social media topics and the focus of current biomedical research on menopause.
  • The findings suggest under-explored topics in biomedical literature that are prominent in public discourse, warranting further investigation.