Sensing the Change: Women’s Perception of Menopause—A Concept Analysis

Objectives: Perception of menopause and meaning of menopause are intertwined. The purpose of this study was to define the concept of women’s ‘perception of menopause. Methods: Rodgers’ six steps for concept analysis were followed. Google Scholar, CINAHL, Pub Med, Science direct, and Medline databases were searched to find the relevant literature about women’s perception of menopause. Seventy-one studies published in English between 2006–2025 were included. Content analysis was performed. Antecedents, attributes, and consequences were determined. Results: Perception of menopause among women was defined as a dynamic process derived from the interaction between identified attributes, leading to internal and external individual responses and transformation. Women’s perception of menopause incorporated the challenges between perceived negativity and positivity for each of the attributes. Conclusions: The perception of menopause has a significant direct or indirect influence on women’s attitudes toward menopause and their ability to adapt.