Practices and challenges in the management of the menopause in the Asia-Pacific Menopause Federation.

IF 2.9 4区医学 Q1 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Climacteric Pub Date : 2025-06-23 DOI:10.1080/13697137.2025.2514030

Seng Bin Ang, Felicia Clara Jun Hui Tan, Stella Rizalina Sasha Sugianto, Sonia Davison, Qi Yu, Masakazu Terauchi, Mee-Ran Kim, Jignesh Shah, S K Zinnat Ara Nasreen, Choon Moy Ho, Enkhee Sodnomdorj, M Fidel Ganis Siregar, Rubina Hussain, Ma Corazon Zaida N Gamilla, Yang Chua, Yung-Chieh Tsai, Unnop Jaisamrarn

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Abstract

Objectives: The experiences and needs of women undergoing the menopausal transition vary widely amongst countries in the Asia-Pacific. Thus, practices and challenges amongst clinicians treating perimenopausal and menopausal women in the Asia-Pacific also vary. This study aims to characterize the diverse practices and challenges in managing the menopause across the Asia-Pacific.

Methods: Clinicians in the member organizations of the Asia-Pacific Menopause Federation were invited to participate in a questionnaire seeking information on their usual practices and the challenges faced in managing the menopause.

Results: A total of 39 clinicians from 14 countries in the Asia-Pacific Menopause Federation responded to the questionnaire. While there were similar practices in assessment, clinicians' preferences in prescribing menopausal hormonal therapy varied widely. Challenges they faced included cultural and literacy barriers amongst their patients, a lack of support for menopause care in their healthcare systems and limited availability of novel therapies.

Conclusion: Practices in managing the menopause vary across the Asia-Pacific. Further research and governmental support are needed to establish consensus on managing the menopause and supporting midlife women's health issues in the Asia-Pacific.

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亚太更年期联合会管理更年期的实践与挑战。

目的：在亚太地区，处于更年期过渡期的妇女的经历和需要差别很大。因此，亚太地区临床医生治疗围绝经期和绝经期妇女的做法和挑战也各不相同。本研究旨在描述亚太地区管理更年期的不同做法和挑战。方法：邀请亚太更年期联合会成员组织的临床医生参与问卷调查，了解他们在更年期管理方面的常规做法和面临的挑战。结果：来自亚太更年期联合会14个国家的39名临床医生参与了问卷调查。虽然在评估中有类似的做法，但临床医生在处方更年期激素治疗方面的偏好差异很大。他们面临的挑战包括患者之间的文化和文化障碍，医疗系统缺乏对更年期护理的支持，新疗法的可用性有限。结论：亚太地区管理更年期的做法各不相同。需要进一步的研究和政府的支持，就管理更年期和支持亚太地区中年妇女的健康问题达成共识。

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Climacteric 医学-妇产科学

CiteScore

1.70

自引率

7.10%

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审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： Climacteric is the official journal of the International Menopause Society (IMS). As an international peer-reviewed journal it publishes original research and reviews of all aspects of aging in women. Climacteric was founded by the IMS in 1998 and today has become a leading journal in the publication of peer-reviewed papers on the menopause, climacteric and mid-life health. Topics covered include endocrine changes, symptoms attributed to the menopause and their treatment, hormone replacement and alternative therapies, lifestyles, and the counselling and education of peri- and postmenopausal women. Climacteric, published bimonthly, also features regular invited reviews, editorials and commentaries on recent developments. The editorial review board of Climacteric includes leading scientific and clinical experts in the field of midlife medicine and research and is headed by its Editor-in-Chief, Professor Rod Baber of Australia. He and his team of Associate Editors act independently to set a clear editorial policy, co-ordinate peer review, and ensure a rapid response to submitted papers.