As the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) reports, four female readers responded to an article on menopause and shared their personal experiences. They criticize that their menopausal complaints are often not taken seriously by medical professionals. The women describe a long search for proper care.
One reader describes suffering from hot flashes and sleep disorders for years before a female doctor helped her. Another felt brushed off by her gynecologist, who dismissed her symptoms as “normal.” Those affected demand more education and better medical care during this phase of life.
The original FAZ article had criticized that in the general hype around menopause, women’s medical care is overlooked. The readers confirm this impression and report frustration and a feeling of being left alone. They wish for more time and empathy in medical consultations.
The debate shows that menopause is still a taboo topic in medicine. Women are searching for specialized practices or support groups. The FAZ plans to continue covering the topic and report on possible solutions.
