All women go through menopause at some point, and yet many myths still exist around it. Can you tell what’s real and what’s made up?
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By 2025, there will be 1.1 billion menopausal women in the world1 – many of whom may never have had a single conversation about menopause before reaching this life stage. Abbott’s The Next Chapter initiative is all about breaking the silence around menopause and shattering misconceptions, so that more women can fully embrace the next chapter of their lives.
As we normalize talking about menopause, more women can get the support they may need to live their fullest lives during this natural life stage.
Reference:
Shifren JL, Gass ML; NAMS Recommendations for Clinical Care of Midlife Women Working Group. The North American Menopause Society recommendations for clinical care of midlife women. Menopause. 2014;21(10):1038-1062.
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