Practices and challenges in the management of the menopause in the Asia-Pacific Menopause Federation
Seng Bin Ang1, Felicia Clara Jun Hui Tan2, Stella Rizalina Sasha Sugianto3
1Family Medicine Service, KK Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Objectives:
The experiences and needs of women undergoing the menopausal transition vary widely amongst countries in the Asia-Pacific. Thus, practices and challenges amongst clinicians treating perimenopausal and menopausal women in the Asia-Pacific also vary. This study aims to characterize the diverse practices and challenges in managing the menopause across the Asia-Pacific.
Methods:
Clinicians in the member organizations of the Asia-Pacific Menopause Federation were invited to participate in a questionnaire seeking information on their usual practices and the challenges faced in managing the menopause.
Results:
A total of 39 clinicians from 14 countries in the Asia-Pacific Menopause Federation responded to the questionnaire. While there were similar practices in assessment, clinicians' preferences in prescribing menopausal hormonal therapy varied widely. Challenges they faced included cultural and literacy barriers amongst their patients, a lack of support for menopause care in their healthcare systems and limited availability of novel therapies.
Conclusion:
Practices in managing the menopause vary across the Asia-Pacific. Further research and governmental support are needed to establish consensus on managing the menopause and supporting midlife women's health issues in the Asia-Pacific.
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