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Area of Science:

  • Women's Health
  • Endocrinology
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Perimenopause and menopause represent significant physiological, mental, and emotional transitions for women.
  • Menopausal symptoms affect women worldwide, necessitating comprehensive medical attention.
  • Variability in physician knowledge and comfort levels can limit essential support for women experiencing menopause.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance physician understanding of the epidemiology, physiology, symptomology, and treatment of perimenopause and menopause.
  • To empower healthcare providers with the knowledge to effectively educate and treat patients.
  • To reduce the negative impacts of menopausal changes and improve women's overall well-being.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article.
  • It synthesizes current knowledge on menopausal transitions.
  • It focuses on epidemiology, physiology, symptoms, and treatments.

Main Results:

  • Physician understanding and comfort levels in managing menopausal concerns are inconsistent.
  • A knowledge gap exists regarding comprehensive care for perimenopausal and menopausal women.
  • Effective management requires a thorough understanding of the multifaceted nature of menopause.

Conclusions:

  • Increased physician education on menopause is crucial for improved patient outcomes.
  • Empowering physicians leads to better patient education and treatment, mitigating negative menopausal impacts.
  • Enhancing care during the menopause transition supports women's long-term health and well-being.