The number of menopausal women the world over is increasing. Many women
will experience debilitating, severe menopausal symptoms and increased incidence of
chronic disease. Despite substantive evidence that Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT)
offers safe, effective relief from menopausal symptoms, reducing the long term sequalae
from progressive hormone loss, access to treatment remains limited. All women will
experience the menopausal transition; however, management of menopausal symptoms is
still viewed as a specialty area of practice. Primary care providers, inclusive of Nurse
Practitioners (NP)s play a crucial role in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of
menopause, yet their involvement and prescribing patterns are not fully understood.
Exploring the prescribing patterns of Healthcare Providers (HCP)s can help identify
barriers and opportunities to improve access to this valuable therapy, ensuring more
women can benefit from appropriate menopausal care.
