World Menopause Day calls attention to health equity

Tomorrow marks World Menopause Day, established by the International Menopause Society in 2009 to raise global awareness and highlight advances in menopause research, education, and support. This year's theme is “Lifestyle Medicine in Menopause Health,” emphasizing healthy eating, exercise, mental health, sleep, relationships, and avoidance of risky substances. “Menopause is not a disease, but it can bring symptoms and health risks that need personalized care,” says Professor Rossella Nappi, president of the International Menopause Society, noting that millions of women still face silence, stigma and barriers to care. Each year, around 25 million women globally experience menopause, with menopausal and postmenopausal women expected to reach 1.2 billion by 2030.