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VMS can impact: Button Space S

Women living with VMS reported a negative impact on sleep (82%), mood (69%), concentration (69%), energy (63%), sexual activity (41%), work (46%), social activities (44%), and leisure activities (48%).1

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How likely are severe VMS to cause a negative impact on overall quality of life compared to mild or moderate symptoms? Button Space XL

3.6x. Women with severe VMS were 3.58 times as likely to be negatively impacted as those with mild/moderate symptoms.1

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VMS may be an indicator of future chronic conditions.Button Space L

True. Recent studies have shown that the frequency and severity of VMS can be used as a biomarker for chronic disease in the future, such as cognitive impairment, cardiovascular disease, and bone health.Severe. 

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Waking up in the middle of the night due to VMS, feeling hot with a damp pillowcase, is classified as what severity of VMS?  Button Space M

Severe. A severe VMS episode is defined as the sensation of heat with sweating causing cessation of activity (such as sleeping)3

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Sleep disturbances due to VMS are one of the most bothersome aspects of the menopausal transition.

True. 40% to 60% of women report sleep disturbances during the menopausal transition, including nighttime awakenings.4

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VMS may be an indicator of future chronic conditions.Button Space L

True. Recent studies have shown that the frequency and severity of VMS can be used as a biomarker for chronic disease in the future, such as cognitive impairment, cardiovascular disease, and bone health.Severe. 

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How long do women typically experience hot flashes and night sweats? 

Women experience VMS for a median duration of 7.4 years. However, some women may experience symptoms for 10 or more years.6

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Approximately what percentage of women experience Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS), also known as hot flashes and night sweats, during the menopausal transition?

In the US, up to 80% of women experience VMS during the menopausal transition.3

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