Half of the world’s population is female, which means half of the world’s population is going to experience menopause. This natural life stage happens when a person no longer has a period after 12 months and may experience any one of the 48 recognised menopause signs, such as brain fog, mood swings and hot flushes.[i] The body’s natural shift in hormonal activity can also have an impact on social relationships, sleep, work productivity and overall wellbeing. Solutions that can help to improve the everyday experience of menopause is invaluable – this is where Curaprox can help.
There are many products designed to help support menopause signs, such as herbal remedies like ginseng or evening primrose oil. There are many products designed to support menopause signs, but this can be overwhelming for women seeking trusted solutions to support their signs.
That’s why the Curaprox range of CS 5460 toothbrushes and Travel Kits are MTick-certified by GenM, to help you search, source and shop with confidence.
What is the MTick?
An independent certification and shopping symbol for menopause-friendly products that helps 15.5 million menopausal women discover products that can help support any one of the 48 menopause signs. This includes acne, anxiety, muscle tension and dental problems.[ii]
The MTick is a universal mark of trust which empowers women to search, source and shop with confidence, knowing that each product has been independently assessed as suitable to support one or more of the 48 recognised signs of menopause.
The MTick does not position any product as treating or medically managing menopause, but demonstrates that a product has been evidenced to support one or more of the 48 signs of menopause, to help women navigate their menopause with confidence and trust.
To achieve the MTick, brands and retailers must undergo an independent certification process, where products are rigorously tested and assessed against strict criteria to demonstrate how a product can help support at least one specific menopause sign.
The criteria require products to meet at least one of the following:
- Robust scientific evidence on its effectiveness from authorised regulatory bodies. These assess the medicinal, cosmetic and/or health attributes of the product relating to the menopause sign.
- Thorough testing, with clinical or user trials featuring menopausal women and notable statistical differences found for managing a specific menopause sign.
- A high level of functionality or material choice that has been proven to support a menopause-related need through independent testing.
How the MTick helps oral health
Whilst many may be unaware of the link between menopause and oral health, the MTick helps cut through the confusion. Curaprox is honoured to carry the MTick symbol on two of its products: the CS 5460 and the Travel Kit. The reasoning is simple: hormonal changes during the menopause affect blood circulation, leading to inflamed and sensitive gingivae, which bleed when brushed too roughly.[iii] To support this, the CS 5460 is set apart by its ultra-fine Curen filaments, densely packed together on an angled brush head to optimise cleaning power. Made of an extremely soft polyester, the Curen filaments are tough on plaque but extra gentle on the gingivae, ensuring a comfortable cleaning experience that helps women manage one of the more overlooked menopause signs.
The CS 5460 is also included in a Travel Kit, where it can be collapsed into two compact halves for optimised storage. Combined with a Be You toothpaste and two CPS interdental brushes, the Travel Kit contains everything needed for a comprehensive oral hygiene routine whilst on the move. The small size makes packing even easier, with the potential to fit in a pocket. For women on the go, the Travel Kit is an oral health essential proven to support sensitive gingivae that can be caused by menopause, which is why it has been awarded MTick certification.
Healthier horizons
The MTick symbol represents the gold standard in managing menopause signs, with dental practitioners able to both raise awareness of the link between menopause and potential periodontitis and recommend the oral care solutions that will enhance their hygiene outcomes and improve their overall quality of life. The CS 5460 toothbrush and the Travel Kit from Curaprox sit at the forefront of a better future, one where women are guided by the MTick to health products that can help support the dental issues that can accompany menopause.
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[i] NHS (2022). Menopause. [online] NHS. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/.
[ii] gen-m.com. (2021). Menopause Signs – We’ve Identified All 48! | GenM. [online] Available at: https://gen-m.com/signs/.
[iii] Shrivastava, S. (2024). Menopause and Oral Health: Clinical Implications and Preventive Strategies. Journal of Mid-life Health, 15(3), pp.135–141. doi:https://doi.org/10.4103/jmh.jmh_125_24.
