World Menopause Day focuses on chronic pain at midlife
Annual awareness day October 18; introduction to 2026 theme and materials, not a new treatment announcement.
IllustrationThe International Menopause Society's 2026 World Menopause Day theme is Chronic Pain At Midlife. IMS says pain during and after the menopause transition has been underrecognised in research and care, and seeks awareness of evidence-based care.
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Annual awareness day October 18; introduction to 2026 theme and materials, not a new treatment announcement.
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The International Menopause Society's 2026 World Menopause Day theme is Chronic Pain At Midlife. IMS says pain during and after the menopause transition has been underrecognised in research and care, and seeks awareness of evidence-based care.
Its official resources include a professional white paper, public factsheets, awareness materials and online activities. Check the intended audience. These explain an awareness initiative, not an individual diagnosis or a recommendation of a particular medicine or treatment.
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