Survey Reveals Gaps in Menopause Understanding Between Women and Providers
While providers do bring up menopause with patients during visits, there are still some knowledge gaps, according to the results of a recent survey of women ages 40 to 70 and healthcare providers.
Approximately 2 million women enter menopause every year, and almost all (93%) of women experience symptoms, but more than a third of women (34%) do not discuss them with their provider, according to the results of two surveys conducted by The Harris Poll, commissioned by Bayer.
The poll included 1,007 women living in the United States ages 40 to 70, plus 606 healthcare providers, 301 of whom work in an OBGYN setting and 305 working in a primary care setting. Results were collected from July 2024 to August 2024.
“Conducting regular research, such as surveys, is a useful tool in understanding the experiences and needs of women and those who provide their care," Angie Lee, M.D., executive medical director of Bayer Women’s Healthcare, said in a news release. "With current insights, we can better work together to advance how we deliver menopause care and tailored symptom management strategies to improve the experience of the menopause transition. There are other milestones in women’s lives where, due to proactive provider education and public information, women may feel more prepared. We should aspire to place menopause education and awareness as part of the core talk track in women’s health.”
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