Women need 'accurate, up-to-date information' on menopause, says expert

Dr Cathy Casey: “It is a matter of trying to maximise our information, to empower the women to have accurate, up-to-date information." Picture: Brian Arthur

Women facing menopause should have access to “accurate, up-to-date” information to empower their decision-making, a leading expert in the area has said.

The first national menopause summit, held last month, heard while a quarter of women have few or no menopausal symptoms, half of women face greater challenges, and a quarter can experience severe physical and mental health challenges.