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  • Menopause transition typically occurs between ages 45-55, causing biological, psychological, and social changes.
  • Research is increasingly focusing on the unique menopause experiences of Autistic individuals.

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  • To systematically review existing literature and first-hand accounts on Autism and menopause.
  • To synthesize the knowledge, experiences, and support needs of Autistic people during menopause.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review utilizing the Joanna Briggs Institute convergent integrated synthesis approach.
  • Inclusion of research studies and grey literature, focusing on first-hand accounts from Autistic people.

Main Results:

  • Identified limited studies and grey literature, with no intervention evaluations.
  • Key themes include lack of menopause knowledge, significant negative symptom impacts on mental health and daily activities, and challenges accessing treatment.
  • Autistic individuals reported increased symptom severity and inter-relationships between menopause and autistic identity.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for enhanced, Autism-friendly menopause information and support for Autistic individuals.
  • Reducing systemic healthcare barriers and providing tailored information for health professionals is essential.
  • Autism-specific menopause peer support warrants further investigation and evaluation.