The importance of recognising and treating menopause
For all women, the menopause is a personal experience, not just a medical condition. Symptoms can be very disruptive and have a huge impact on quality of life. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and many women feel unsupported when transitioning through menopause.
This is partly due to a lack of recognition of symptoms of menopause and how they impact women’s day-to-day life. Recognising and treating menopause means that women feel validated and empowered to make decisions to reduce the impact of menopause on their lives.
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The barriers to accessing treatment for menopause
According to a survey by Newson Health Research and Education, a third of women wait at least 3 years for their symptoms to be correctly diagnosed as menopause related and 18% visited their doctor 6 times before they got the help they needed6. This indicates a huge issue with the way menopause is recognised and diagnosed.
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Click each heading below to view a summary of the barriers to effective diagnosis and treatment of menopause.
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