"Rethinking Menopause: Challenging Medicalization and Mental Health Myths"
Experts argue that menopause is being over-medicalized and treated as a disease rather than a natural part of aging, leading to over-prescription of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They advocate for a new approach focused on health empowerment, self-management, and considering women's lifestyles. While HRT can help with symptoms like hot flushes and bone health, it may not be effective for all women, and its long-term benefits may diminish after stopping. They emphasize the need to change the narrative around menopause as a natural part of healthy aging and challenge the misconception of it as a solely medical issue.