Autism, Mental Health and Perimenopause Study

While the identification of autism in females has steadily increased, there remains a critical gap in our understanding of female specific issues for autistic females , such as menstruation, pregnancy, motherhood, and menopause. Menopause marks a key reproductive transition period for females. The purpose of this study is to characterize mental health challenges and experiences during the menopause via a three-pronged, mixed methods study, employing a large scale online survey followed by in-depth interviews and daily diaries across a complete menstrual cycle.