To quantify changes in menopause-related online searches compared with other health domains over a 20-year period.
Key Findings:
The commercialization index increased by approximately 15 to 20 percentage points in the US, UK, and Australia from 2010 to 2025.
By 2025, about 1 in 3 menopause-related searches were commercial, compared to roughly 1 in 5 to 7 in 2010.
The highest volume commercial searches were related to supplements and digital services.
Interpretation:
The increase in the commercialization index indicates a shift in the relative composition of menopause-related searches towards commercial content, with informational searches growing faster.
Limitations:
Google Trends reflects relative rather than absolute search interest.
Search behavior does not directly capture clinical behavior or information quality.
Conclusion:
The study provides empirical evidence of increasing commercialization in menopause-related search behavior, highlighting the need for clinical guidance to compete with product-led messaging.
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