Yet, "20% of women in early menopause" remain untreated despite having symptoms that adversely affect their daily activities, sleep, and quality of life.
New Doctors Lack Training in Managing Menopausal Symptoms
The new generation of "primary care providers often lacks training and core competencies in management of menopausal symptoms and prescribing of hormonal "treatments."
Doctor's Reluctance to Treat Created Needless Burden of Suffering
"Reluctance to treat menopausal symptoms has derailed and fragmented the clinical care of midlife women, creating a large and unnecessary burden of suffering."(10)
ConclusionWe have known for decades the benefits of estrogen replacement after hysterectomy. Yet, thousands of women have been denied estrogen replacement by the medical system. Hopefully this message will resonate with our medical system so that we may avoid needless suffering in the future.
Author: Jeffrey Dach MD
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