Menopause is not a disease, say experts

Experts have called for the menopause not to be over-medicalised (Alamy/PA)

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

High-income countries 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.