Coping with menopausal symptoms: an internet survey of Belgian postmenopausal women

•Data on the current insights of women on menopausal issues in Belgium were obtained using opt-in Internet access panels of TalkToChange and GMI.•Despite high awareness, there is confusion about the long term consequences of menopause.•Given its temporary perception, the burden of menopause is underestimated.•Many symptomatic women are untreated.