Menopause is being 'over-medicalised', say experts

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By Jane Kirby, PA Media

The menopause is not a disease and is being “over-medicalised”, experts have said.

High-income countries, including the UK, commonly see menopause as a medical problem or hormone-deficiency disorder with long-term health risks “that are best managed by hormone replacement (therapy)”, they said.