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Australian women's understanding of menopause and its consequences: a qualitative study.

D HerbertRobin J BellK YoungH BrownJ Y ColesSusan R Davis
Published in: Climacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society (2020)
Our in-depth qualitative study would suggest that, while Australian midlife women have a good understanding of the immediate effects of menopause, their lack of knowledge of the long-term consequences is concerning. Despite the effectiveness and safety of MHT, the overall attitude to MHT remains negative.
Keyphrases
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • postmenopausal women
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • healthcare
  • cervical cancer screening
  • breast cancer risk
  • insulin resistance
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue