TABLE 3.
Reasons participants had never received hormone therapya
| % | Europe (N=2,035) | US (N = 675) | Japan (N = 750) |
| Never taken HT | 83 | 81 | 91 |
| HT-averse | 70 | 68 | 87 |
| Willing to receive HT in the future | 30 | 32 | 13 |
| Reasons for never having taken HT | |||
| No need to treat menopause with drugs since it will pass by itself | 52 | 53 | 66 |
| Worried about side effects of HT | 28 | 34 | 11 |
| Worried about long-term risks associated with HT | 25 | 30 | 8 |
| Risk factors in the family | 10 | 11 | 2 |
| Lack of information about HT | 8 | 6 | 15 |
| HT was discussed with HCP but was not advised due to an underlying condition(s) that places me at higher risk if HT is taken | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Discussed with HCP but was not advised due to underlying conditions | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Europe includes France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and UK.
HCP, healthcare professional; HT, hormone therapy.
a
Data from Q25: “You have never received hormonal treatment for your menopause related symptoms. Is this due to…” and Q26: “Would you consider taking hormones (Hormone Replacement Therapy or HT; eg, estrogen therapy, progestin therapy) for your menopause related hot flashes/night sweats if this was advised/ prescribed to you by an HCP?”. Percentages estimated based on respondents’ self-assessment and perceptions.