Menstrual and menopausal health

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Lincolnshire wanted to understand individuals' experiences of health and care services that support people in Lincolnshire navigating a range of menstrual health conditions e.g. endometriosis and menopause. Common themes persisted throughout the report, with service users and professionals raising the same issues.  They spoke to 450 service users and 18 professionals.

The report looks at:

  • Diagnosis
  • Medication
  • Treatment and management
  • What works well
  • Impact on mental health
  • What can be improved

The findings of the research have already been used to support the development of the women's health strategy and health hub for Lincolnshire.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Lincolnshire
Publication date
Key themes
Access to services
Booking appointments
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Diagnosis
Health inequality
Medication, prescriptions and dispensing
Referrals
Staffing - levels and training
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

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)
Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
468
Gender
Women
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