The History of World Menopause Day

By Dr. Verna Brooks McKenzie | October 17, 2026

Raising Awareness, Sharing Knowledge

World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October.

As a global non-profit organisation leading the way since 1978, the International Menopause Society (IMS) founded World Menopause Day in 2009 to raise awareness of menopause and improve the experience of women around the world.

As the founder of World Menopause Day, we lead this global awareness day: choosing the annual theme, commissioning and publishing the White Paper, and developing accessible resources to support women, healthcare professionals and communities worldwide.

We celebrate the many medical advances and the massive increase in public awareness in recent years, but there’s still much more to be done.

Each year, on World Menopause Day, we shine the spotlight on the challenges facing women during the menopause transition and highlight improvements in research, education and support.

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About Dr. Verna Brooks McKenzie

Dr. Verna Brooks McKenzie is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, is Certified by The North American Menopause Society as a Menopause Expert and is a Weight Management Coach. She has over 30 years of experience in training, lecturing and public speaking and is an advocate for women’s health.

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