Is the menopause experience different across cultures?

Presentation Overview

In our desire to be evidence-based in our approach to menopause management we sometimes forget just how limited even excellent menopausal studies can be in their recruitment processes. The reality is that the overwhelming majority of menopausal research is done in the US and in Europe- providing a good picture of what the ‘average’ menopausal experience is likely to be for the dominant women in these cultures but neglecting the experiences of women from other cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Our panel aims to provide just a glimpse of the diversity of the mid-life experience in those they work with.