How do women with disability and LGBTQIA+ people experience menopause?

The first recommendation is to establish a comprehensive evidence base to better understand the experiences of under-served groups, including LGBTQIA+ people and women with disability.

Gaps in knowledge of menopause can be significant barriers to diagnosis and treatment.

More than 85% of people with distressing menopause symptoms do not receive appropriate care. These barriers can be compounded for people, women, and those presumed female at birth who have a disability and/or are LGBTQIA+.

Read about what we know so far about how people from diverse groups experience menopause and the health-care gaps they face.