Menopause Is ‘Overmedicalized,’ Experts Say, but Not All Agree

A new series from The Lancet highlights the medicalization of menopause, sparking debate between medical professionals about how menopause is treated.
Menopause Is ‘Overmedicalized,’ Experts Say, but Not All Agree
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What for many years used to be considered a taboo topic—menopause—recently has become a source of much debate both inside and outside the medical community.

The increased attention prompted The Lancet to come out with a series on menopause in March to explore this natural phase of a woman’s life and urge a more balanced conversation surrounding how it is treated and managed.
Jennifer Galardi
Jennifer Galardi
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Jennifer Galardi is a senior policy analyst for Restoring American Wellness at The Heritage Foundation. Galardi spent decades as a health and wellness expert before receiving a master’s in public policy from Pepperdine University.
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