Reduction in menopause symptoms after engagement in a digital health program

Digital programs dedicated to supporting patients with menopause can provide access to evidence-based information and menopause experts. This analysis evaluated the change in menopause symptom severity before and after using a digital health program.

A pre/posttest study design was used to examine the impact of a digital health program for menopause over three months. Descriptive statistics and bivariate tests were used to evaluate the change in symptom scores on the Menopause Rating Scale and to evaluate users' self-reported impact of the digital health program.

After three months, the total Menopause Rating Scale score and the scores for each of the subscales (somatic, psychological, and urogenital) were significantly reduced (p < 0.001 for each). By domain, psychological scores were most reduced, followed by somatic scores, and urogenital scores. Further, 92.2% (166/180) of users experienced a statistically significant reduction in the severity of at least one menopause symptom after three months. On average, the severity score of each symptom was also statistically significantly reduced. Most often, users reported that the program helped them: learn what to expect during menopause and their options for managing symptoms (68.3%, 123/180), advocate for themselves with providers (33.9%, 61/180), and manage their physical symptoms (31.1%, 56/180).

Use of the digital menopause program was associated with improved menopause symptoms. This improvement may be driven by changes in menopause-related knowledge and behaviors.