Menopause medical education around the world: The way forward to serve women's health

The transition to menopause is a hallmark in women's life, associated with bothersome symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, and mood disturbances, which compromise the quality of life. Menopause is also associated with chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Managing menopause requires theoretical education on the physiologic underpinnings of menopause, which should be combined with clinical experience in treatment strategies. The current review aimed to illustrate gaps in menopause education in Medical School and specialty training programs, and explore physicians' understanding of the topic. Although menopause education is a topic incorporated in Medical School and specialty training curricula and, although Menopause Societies worldwide provide educational modules, physicians' knowledge and competence remain inadequate. General Medicine specialty training programs should reinforce menopause education as part of their mandatory curricula to improve the skills of trainees in managing women's health issues at every age.