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. 2013 Nov;22(11):983–990. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2012.3719

Table 2.

Prevalence of Specific Menopausal Symptoms Among Women Who Experienced Symptoms

  n %
Hot flashes (%) 3767 87.4%
Night sweats (%) 2872 66.6%
Insomnia/difficulty sleeping (%) 2591 60.1%
Forgetfulness (%) 2135 49.5%
Mood changes (%) 2083 48.3%
Decreased interest in sex (%) 1927 44.7%
Joint stiffness (%) 1703 39.5%
Anxiety (%) 1566 36.3%
Vaginal dryness (%) 1476 34.2%
Urine leakage (%) 1471 34.1%
Depression (%) 1400 32.5%
Heart racing or pounding (%) 1075 24.9%
Number of menopausal symptoms    
 Mean±SD 4.8±2.7