The Menopause
Providing women with information about HRT can help when making decisions about the treatment options they would prefer. You can also discuss the impact of their symptoms.
Healthcare professionals have a key role in the management of the menopause
In a survey of 203 UK Healthcare Professionals published by the British Journal of Family Medicine (BJFM):
86%
of healthcare professionals think the menopause should be managed in primary care1
66%
of healthcare professionals feel confident in managing the menopause1
Many post-menopausal women experience symptoms of menopause3
In a survey of 1200 menopausal women aged 45-65 published by the British Menopause Society:
80%
of post-menopausal women experience symptoms2
79%
Hot
flushes
70%
Night
sweats
57%
Sleeping
problems/
Insomnia
54%
Flow/frequency
of the
periods
52%
Mood
changes
47%
Low
energy
39%
Difficulty with
concentration/
memory
38%
Joint
aches
37%
Loss of
sex drive
35%
Vaginal
dryness
References
1. BJFM survey, N = 203 primary care healthcare professionals, January 2018.
2. NICE. Menopause: diagnosis and management. Guideline NG23. 2015. Available from: www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23 [accessed March 2019].
3. BMS survey, N = 1200 menopausal women aged 45-65, May 2016.
