MedCity News June 2, 2024
Shedding light on misconceptions about testosterone and women’s health
It is estimated that every day 6000 women enter menopause in the U.S. and receive care from a vast pool of OB/GYNs and primary care providers, many of whom have not been equipped to identify, diagnose, or treat common menopausal symptoms. Menopause is a life stage that can impact all areas of a woman’s health. Ideally, healthcare providers should be viewing all female patients over 40 through the lens of their perimenopause or menopause status since symptoms can be unpredictable in onset and frequency, subtle yet pervasive, and can exacerbate existing conditions. However, the most recent numbers show that only 31% of OB/GYN residency program directors include menopause training in their...