Welcome to the 2026 World Menopause Day Quiz!

Test your knowledge!

Menopause is a significant life stage that around half the population will experience, but it’s still surrounded by myths, stigma, and silence.

Our annual World Menopause Day Quiz is here to spark conversation and share fresh insights from Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

Whether you’re experiencing menopause, supporting someone, or just curious, this quiz is for you.

👉 Ready to test your knowledge and learn along the way? Let’s begin!

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1. What is the theme of World Menopause Day 2026, chosen by the International Menopause Society? Don’t look it up! (Required.)

Ageing like fine wine

Menopause hormone therapy

Chronic pain at midlife

Menopause and mental health

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2. Which of these animals goes through menopause? (Required.)

Platypus

Turtle

Iguana

Killer whale

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3. What is the average age for menopause in Aotearoa New Zealand? (Required.)

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4. True or false: One blood test can always tell you if you're in perimenopause. (Required.)

True

False

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5. Myalgia can be a symptom of menopause. What is it? (Required.)

Hot flashes

Tiredness

Migraines

Muscle aches

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6. In the 2023 Menodoctor Survey of over 4,200 women, what was the most common physical symptom? (Required.)

Palpitations

Night sweats

Sleep problems

Irregular periods

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7. In the same survey, what was the most common psychological symptom? (Required.)

Memory problems

Low mood

Anxiety

Fatigue

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8. In the same survey, how many women did not tell their employers that menopause was the reason they were struggling at work? (Required.)

46%

58%

71%

85%

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9. Which of the following statements about menopause hormone therapy (MHT) are true? Select all that apply (Required.)

MHT is available as tablets, patches, gels, or vaginal treatments

MHT can help relieve some menopause symptoms

The risks and benefits should be discussed with a healthcare professional

MHT is the right treatment for everyone

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10. Which of the following can help make a workplace more menopause-inclusive? Select all that apply (Required.)

Offer mental health support

Offer remote or flexible working arrangements

Provide free period products

Avoid talking about menopause entirely

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11. Which famous Kiwi actor recently released a TVNZ documentary called 'Menopause and Us'? (Required.)

Melanie Lynskey

Robyn Malcolm

Patrick Gower

Rachel House

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12. Ruahinetanga is the Māori term for menopause. In Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview), what is ruahinetanga recognised as? Select all that apply. (Required.)

Having a heightened ability to guide, teach, and protect their whānau (family)

A new phase of life that signifies wisdom and leadership

The return of life-giving energy to oneself

Not a loss, but a sacred transformation

Welcome to the 2026 World Menopause Day Quiz!

Test your knowledge!

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* 1. What is the theme of World Menopause Day 2026, chosen by the International Menopause Society? Don’t look it up! (Required.)

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* 2. Which of these animals goes through menopause? (Required.)

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* 3. What is the average age for menopause in Aotearoa New Zealand? (Required.)

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* 4. True or false: One blood test can always tell you if you're in perimenopause. (Required.)

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* 5. Myalgia can be a symptom of menopause. What is it? (Required.)

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* 6. In the 2023 Menodoctor Survey of over 4,200 women, what was the most common physical symptom? (Required.)

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* 7. In the same survey, what was the most common psychological symptom? (Required.)

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* 8. In the same survey, how many women did not tell their employers that menopause was the reason they were struggling at work? (Required.)

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* 9. Which of the following statements about menopause hormone therapy (MHT) are true? Select all that apply (Required.)

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* 10. Which of the following can help make a workplace more menopause-inclusive? Select all that apply (Required.)

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* 11. Which famous Kiwi actor recently released a TVNZ documentary called 'Menopause and Us'? (Required.)

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* 12. Ruahinetanga is the Māori term for menopause. In Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview), what is ruahinetanga recognised as? Select all that apply. (Required.)

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* 13. What's one thing you'd like future generations to understand about menopause?

1. What is the theme of World Menopause Day 2026, chosen by the International Menopause Society? Don’t look it up! (Required.)

2. Which of these animals goes through menopause? (Required.)

3. What is the average age for menopause in Aotearoa New Zealand? (Required.)

4. True or false: One blood test can always tell you if you're in perimenopause. (Required.)

5. Myalgia can be a symptom of menopause. What is it? (Required.)

6. In the 2023 Menodoctor Survey of over 4,200 women, what was the most common physical symptom? (Required.)

7. In the same survey, what was the most common psychological symptom? (Required.)

8. In the same survey, how many women did not tell their employers that menopause was the reason they were struggling at work? (Required.)

9. Which of the following statements about menopause hormone therapy (MHT) are true? Select all that apply (Required.)

10. Which of the following can help make a workplace more menopause-inclusive? Select all that apply (Required.)

11. Which famous Kiwi actor recently released a TVNZ documentary called 'Menopause and Us'? (Required.)

12. Ruahinetanga is the Māori term for menopause. In Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview), what is ruahinetanga recognised as? Select all that apply. (Required.)

13. What's one thing you'd like future generations to understand about menopause?