Two new surveys by the Kinsey Institute reveal a majority of people don't understand menopause and aren't talking to their doctors about it.
people in the U.S. enter menopause each year, most women still don’t know much about it. That’s the main finding fromFor the first survey, researchers polled 1,500 American adults between the ages of 18 and 88 on their general knowledge of. While more than 75 percent of people knew that menopause meant the permanent end to having periods, many couldn’t correctly identify symptoms of the life stage.
"Many women in this age group do not see a physician for any reason. If they do, they often do not bring up symptoms since they assume it is a normal part of aging." —Lauren Streicher, MD, ob/gynThe lack of knowledge about menopause, as well as the conversations that aren’t happening with healthcare providers, seems shocking, but doctors say they’re not surprised.
It’s crucial for women to have at least a basic understanding of menopause to be prepared for what’s ahead, and for them to be informed on potential treatment options to help them feel better, Dr. Shepherd says. Still, interest in menopause seems to be building steam. “The Menopause Society this year had to stop accepting attendees six weeks before the” a program where experts presented on the latest menopause research and its clinical applications. “It sold out because so many folks were interested,” saysOf course, menopause education isn’t taught in school and it’s completely understandable to get to this stage of life without understanding the ins and outs of it.
There are also a growing number of podcasts, websites, and books written by doctors that are dedicated to informing people about the details of menopause. “One hundred percent of women will go through menopause, and a critical need for targeted resources that will help educate them,” Dr. Shepherd says. “Women deserve all of the options that will give them the ability to make better decisions.
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