Menopause is a complex biopsychosocial phenomenon, influenced by many factors. Physical changes interact with
changes in life phases and roles to create a transition that, while experienced by all women who reach the appropriate
age, differs widely from woman to woman. . Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate women's perception and
experience of menopause. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive study design was used in this study. A purposive
sample of 77 menopausal women at Gynecological department and outpatient clinic at Mansoura University Hospital.
Data collected by menopause rating scale. Results: The mean age of menopause in this study is 49 years. More than
half of the studied women was classified as suffering from severe menopausal symptoms and had bad perceptions.
Conclusion: The majority of women had negative experiences towards menopause. Recommendations: Implementing
proper health educational session about the menopausal age and how to deal with common health complains associated
with menopausal age.