TESCO has announced a first of its kind change to their shops, and it could be here to stay.
The revealed that 93 of its superstore locations will see the addition of a perimenopause and aisle.
This roll-out is being made in a bid to “empower women with more choices”.
The new aisles will exclusively feature products relating to perimenopause and menopause.
There is expected to be a range of items, including , and , wellness, and digestive .
The news follows in 2024, which notified shoppers which products were considered menopause-friendly via an “M” logo on the packaging.
This menopause section was added to 200 Tesco locations across the UK for a six-week period.
Brands featured in the display included Vitabiotics vitamins, Nivea, Olay, Simple skincare products, Tena and Always products.
While no date has been confirmed for the roll-out of the specialised aisles, there has been speculation that similar items will feature.
bestselling new book, Menopausing, was also featured in last year's roll-out.
To carry out this new initiative, Tesco has partnered with British company, GenM, which is a collective of labels, retailers, and manufacturers dedicated to empowering menopause brands.
which usually happens when a woman is between the ages of 45 and 55.
In the UK, the average age for a woman to go through menopause is 51.
It occurs when oestrogen levels in the body start to decline.
During this time periods become less frequent or they can suddenly stop, and after menopause occurs women will be unable to become pregnant naturally.
At the moment there are more than 48 recognised menopausal symptoms, and more than 70 per cent experience one or more of these.
Many of the symptoms can be debilitating, so easy access to products that can ease discomfort can make a huge difference to many.
Perimenopause refers to the stage before a woman is officially in menopause.
During this time, hormones start to change but periods have not yet stopped for good.
According to the NHS, perimenopause is signified by irregular periods.
However, women may also experience joint pain, low libido, difficulty sleeping, weight gain, heart palpitations, sensitive teeth, mood swings, and low self esteem.
As of 2025, it is estimated that 13 million women across the UK are either perimenopausal or menopausal.
Of these, it is thought that 80% face regular symptoms, with hot flushes and night sweats most commonly reported.
