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Autism and the Menopause Transition: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review
Aimee Grant1, Harriet Axbey1, Willow Holloway1,2
1School of Health and Social Care, Swansea University, United Kingdom.
Autism in Adulthood : Challenges and Management
|November 10, 2025
Summary
Autistic individuals often lack knowledge about menopause and experience severe symptoms impacting daily life. Improved, Autism-friendly information and healthcare access are crucial for better menopause support.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Women's Health
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Background:
- 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.
Purpose of the Study:
- 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.
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