Seven out of ten women in the ages 45–60 years experience some form of menopause discomfort with symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, decreased sexual desire, joint pain, brain fog and problems with the urinary tract.
But many do not receive the right help according to the National Board of Health and Welfare which releases new guidelines for a better treatment of menopause discomfort – where especially primary care should increase knowledge and take greater responsibility.
"No one should have to suffer unnecessarily. Healthcare must become better at noticing and treating menopause discomfort", says director-general Björn Eriksson in a press release.
