Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Feb. 15, 2025
Autistic people face both similar challenges to non-autistic as they navigate menopause and additional unique challenges. Semi-structured interviews with 15 autistic 14 adults (assigned female at birth), explored experiences of menopause. Thematic analysis was carried out for the groups separately. Analysis yielded four overarching themes: information about menopause, medical support backdrop Each these contained subthemes which indicated shared between groups. Both reported a lack endured negative psychological changes during experienced alongside other important life events. faced including professionals not accommodating differences, uncertainty-induced anxiety lifelong impact living without an autism diagnosis. This study highlights need tailored care this group transition.
Language: Английский