Investigation
More than 70 years of research into menopause has been reviewed by a group of scientists, who draw attention to the gaps in knowledge that still exist, and highlight that more than 85% of women in “first world” countries do not receive effective treatment for their symptoms.
The study published in the journal Cell, signed by Australian, American and Italian authors, adds that treatment options for those suffering from the most severe symptoms are often poorly researched, and some have questionable efficacy or cause harmful side effects.
The experts, led by Susan Davis of Monash University in Australia, are calling for more research into the timing and treatment of menopause, as well as holistic, individualised treatment that addresses both symptoms and other systemic changes occurring in the body.
Not all women need treatment for menopausal symptoms, but the study highlights that “more than 85% of women in high-income countries do not receive effective, regulatory-approved treatment for their symptoms .” Furthermore, “the proportion of symptomatic women who do not receive treatment in low- and middle-income countries has not been systematically documented.”
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