Men and Menopause Research Questionnaire

Select your Age Range* This field is required.

Tell us about your role or situation at work?* This field is required.

Employee

Team Leader/Manager

Executive

Business Owner/self employed

Not working at present

Retired

Other

Relationship Status* This field is required.Please Select One

Single

In a Relationship

Married/Partnered

Second Marriage/Partnership

Separated/Divorced

Other

Do you currently live with someone going through perimenopause or menopause?* This field is required.

Do you know what menopause is?* This field is required.

Menopause marks the end of natural fertility and is diagnosed after 12 months without a period.

Perimenopause is the hormonal transition before menopause and can last years.

Where did you learn about it (if at all)* This field is required.

Have you noticed changes at home related to menopause?* This field is required.

Yes

Maybe

What’s changed?* This field is required.

Mood Swings

Sleep issues

Less Intimacy

Communication Challenges

Tension/stress

Not sure how to help

How have you responded?* This field is required.

Avoiding conflict

Trying to help

Feeling stuck

Other

How have you felt?* This field is required.

Compassionate

Frustrated

Helpless

Lonely

Other

Menopause at work - do people talk about it?* This field is required.

Yes

Occasionally

Never

Do you feel confident talking about it at work?* This field is required.

Yes

Somewhat

Not at all

What would help you support someone going through menopause (at home or work)?* This field is required.

Info Sessions

Practical tips

Just knowing I'm not alone

Any advice for other men?* This field is required.

Final Q: Want to hear the results?* This field is required.

YESNO

EmailIf yes to previous question

example@example.com

What is menopause?* This field is required.Select the most accurate answer

A condition where a woman becomes more emotional as she gets older

When a woman stops having her period for 12 consecutive months and can no longer get pregnant naturally

A temporary phase that occurs during pregnancy

When hormone levels rise and fertility increases

Not sure

Have you noticed changes in your relationship that may be linked to your partner experiencing menopause or perimenopause symptoms?* This field is required.

Yes - positive

Yes - negative

Not sure

N/A

What is perimenopause?* This field is required.Select the most accurate answer

The period after menopause

A few days of mood swings before each cycle

The transitional time before menopause when hormones begin to change and symptoms may start

A disease that affects older women

Not Sure

If yes, please describe these changes

Which of the following have you experienced at home as your partner transitions through menopause or perimenopause?* This field is required.Tick all that apply

Communication challenges

Increased emotional tension

Disrupted intimacy

Changes in partner's mood (e.g. irritability, anxiety, sadness)

Confusion or lack of understanding

Disrupted sleep (yours or your partners)

Night sweats or temperature-related discomfort

Partner's fatigue or low energy

Increased household stress or tension

Feeling unsure how to help or respond

Strengthened emotional bond

No noticeable changes

Other

If you selected any of the previous, how have you adapted or responded at home?

What emotions have you felt while supporting someone through menopause or perimenopause?* This field is required.Tick all that apply

Compassion

Frustration

Confusion

Helplessness

Closeness

Guilt

Sadness

Anger

Anxiety

Loneliness

Pride

Overwhelm

Disconnected

Resentful

Hopeful

Empathetic

Unsure what to feel

I haven't really thought about it

Other

If you're comfortable, tell us more about what led to those feelings.

What is the gender makeup of your workplace?* This field is required.

Primarily female

Primarily male

Fairly balanced

Unsure

Based on your workplace's gender balance, do you feel menopause is acknowledged or openly discussed?* This field is required.

Have you noticed menopause-related challenges affecting colleagues at work?* This field is required.

Yes - directly (e.g. a colleague discussed it with me)

Yes - indirectly (e.g. behaviour, productivity, mood shifts)

Not sure

If yes, please describe

Have you noticed any of the following behavioural changes in colleagues?* This field is required.Tick all that apply

Increased irritability or emotional reactions

Withdrawal from conversations or meetings

Loss of confidence

Difficulty concentrating or remembering

Appearing overwhelmed

Mood swings

More breaks or absences

No noticeable changes

Other

Have you noticed any performance-related impacts?* This field is required.Tick all that apply

Decreased productivity

Struggles with time management

Frequent errors

Avoiding high-pressure or leadership tasks

More sick leave or absenteeism

Less team participation

Loses train of thought mid-sentence

Not as ambitious as previously

Colleague choice to work less hours

Other

None

Not sure

If you answered the above, how did it affect team dynamics or collaboration?

How confident do you feel discussing menopause at work?* This field is required.

If you manage others, have you considered menopause in your approach to team wellbeing?

What makes it harder to talk about menopause at work?* This field is required.Tick all that apply

It's too personal

I don't understand it well

Fear of saying the wrong thing

It's not part of the culture

Lack of training or resources

Other

What would help you feel more equipped to support colleagues going through menopause?* This field is required.Tick all that apply

Awareness sessions

Real stories from peers

Fact sheets or guides

HR-led discussion groups

Manager toolkits

Men-only info sessions

Nothing needed

Other

What suggestions do you have to make menopause less taboo in the workplace?* This field is required.

Would you like to receive a summary of this research or participate in future focus groups?* This field is required.

YESNO

example@example.com

What advice would you give other men supporting someone through menopause?* This field is required.

If Yes, where did you learn this?Select all that apply

Partner or loved one

Personal reading or Research

Social media or podcasts

Workplace training or HR resources

Friends or colleagues

Healthcare provider

Other