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Menopause Centric Medicine

Nina Kuypers • Nov 03, 2023

Menopause Centric Medicine

Menopause centric medicine (MCM) - thought process for calling it this and what it could be.


Menopause centric medicine would be healthcare that focusses on addressing the health needs and challenges faced by individuals during the menopausal transition.


It would address the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual changes that individuals go through during #perimenopause #menopause and beyond.


‘Menopause centric medicine’ may include hormone replacement therapy (HRT/ HT), lifestyle modifications, holistic therapies and other therapies to manage symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and osteoporosis, sarcopenia, among others.


Lifestyle modifications may include dietary changes, regular exercise/ movement, sleep quality and stress management techniques and many more to help people maintain their physical health and psychological wellbeing during menopause.


Another essential aspect of menopause centric medicine would be to address the mental and emotional aspects of this life stage.


The importance of menopause centric medicine would lie in its recognition of the distinct health concerns and quality of life issues that individuals experience during this phase.


It would also include cultural understanding of menopause because it would recognise that the experience of menopause is not universal and can be influenced by cultural beliefs, practices, and social norms.


In summary, menopause centric medicine would be essential because it could address the specific health challenges and symptoms that people face during menopause. Let us deconstruct our thinking for what is often portrayed in the media.

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