One of women’s biggest concerns is not having enough money to pay for healthcare, according to a Cleveland Clinic report published May 7.
Researchers from the Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center at Cleveland Clinic surveyed 2,000 women ages 18 and older across the U.S. for the 2026 “State of Women’s Health” report.
Here are five notes from the report:
- Of the 2,000 women surveyed, 45% rated their financial health as fair or poor.
- Compared to non-caregivers, women who provided unpaid care reported higher levels of stress, fatigue and guilt about prioritizing their own health.
- Millennial and Gen Z women were more likely to see a gynecologist or women’s health specialist compared to women ages 60 and older, while women ages 60 and older were about twice as comfortable discussing sexual health with a provider.
- Among all survey respondents, 42% were unaware that menopause can affect heart, brain and bone health, and 52% said menopause was not discussed enough.
- Only 19% of respondents knew that women have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s, and only 29% expressed concern about the disease.
Read the full Cleveland Clinic report here.
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