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The Menopause Research and Education Fund Sexual Health Survey

A survey to assess the impact of Genitourinary symptoms across the reproductive stages of life.

By taking this survey you will help us understand the impact of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause on sexual health and quality of life. All responses are anonymous and no personal data is stored. The answers will be used for articles and presentations on menopause and sexual health. Please help us improve the quality of information in this important area of women's health.
1.Are you currently pre-menopause or in perimenopause or post menopause?(Required.)
2.What genitourinary (vaginal/vulval/bladder) symptoms have you experienced? (tick all that apply)(Required.)
3.When did you first notice these symptoms?(Required.)
4.Have these symptoms had an impact on other aspects of your life such as:
not at all
mildly
moderately
severely
very severely
N/A
Sleep
Sex life (with or without a partner)
Mood
Self-confidence/Self-esteem
Ability to work
5.If you are perimenopausal or post menopausal and have recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) have you been prescribed topical/local vaginal oestrogen?(Required.)
6.If you have been prescribed vaginal oestrogen for recurrent UTIs, has it made any difference?(Required.)
7.Have these vaginal and/or bladder symptoms affected the frequency of your sexual activity?(Required.)
8.How long has it been since you had penetrative sex (with a partner or penetrative sex aid) because of your symptoms?(Required.)
9.If penetrative sex is painful and you continue to have it, is this because... (tick all that apply)(Required.)
10.Have you noticed any other changes such as? (tick all that apply)(Required.)
11.Have you discussed these issues with your partner/s?(Required.)
12.If you discussed it were they:(Required.)
13.How difficult was it for you to discuss this with your partner?
14.Based on the response of your partner, how did that make you feel?
15.If you have a partner/s and have not discussed it, why not? (tick all that apply)(Required.)
16.How have these symptoms affected your relationship with your partner?(Required.)
17.Please tell us how this has made you feel?
18.If you have found sex is more enjoyable now can you tell us why? Is it because.. (tick all that apply)(Required.)
19.If you have spoken to your GP what advice have they given you for this?
20.What have you tried to relieve the symptoms? (tick all that apply)(Required.)
21.If you have tried any of these how effective have these been?
22.Where do you go to get information on on these symptoms?(Required.)
23.Who or what are your 'go to'/ favourite sources for information on menopause and/or menopause and sexual health?
24.How well informed would you consider yourself to be about menopause/perimenopause?(Required.)
25.Is it easy to get the information you need?(Required.)
26.Are you being treated for any of the following?(Required.)
27.What is your age group?(Required.)
28.How old were you when you went through menopause (hadn't had a period for 12 months)(Required.)
29.If you have been through menopause was your menopause any of the following?(Required.)
30.Do you identify as female?(Required.)
31.Which of these best describes your socioeconomic level?(Required.)
32.What is your education level?(Required.)
33.Are you(Required.)
34.What is your ethnic background?(Required.)
35.Which country do you live in?
36.Is there anything you'd like to add?