Menopause Survey findings

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Healthwatch Warwickshire undertook a survey about women's experience of the menopause after hearing feedback from the public.  They heard from 314 women.

Women told  about a lack of knowledge around the menopause, the treatment, care and support available. Individuals were unsure who to contact, what to ask for, and told us about their knowledge gaps and the need to educate and advocate for themselves. 

Healthwatch heard from those who had visited their GP and were dissatisfied with their care, that this was frequently due to a lack of knowledge or support. Healthwatch heard about repeated appointments, delays to diagnosis, treatment and onward referrals. 

Whilst there are some GP practices with a named member of staff to provide menopause care, this was not widely known about.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Warwickshire
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Access to services
Consent, choice, user involvement and being listened to
Health inequality
Medication, prescriptions and dispensing
Staffing - levels and training
Written information, guidance and publicity

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
General Practice (GP)

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
314
Age group
50 to 64 years
Gender
Women
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