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Stockholm launches initiative to increase menopause care access

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Stockholm is launching a new initiative to identify and treat more women experiencing menopause symptoms.
  • A significant disparity exists, with five times more women seeking menopause care in Lidingö compared to Rinkeby.
  • Gynecologists emphasize that most menopause-related issues are treatable with the right care.

Stockholm is initiating a new program to better detect and support women experiencing menopause symptoms, addressing a noticeable gap in care across the city.

Data reveals a striking difference in treatment rates: Lidingö sees five times more women seeking help for menopausal issues than Rinkeby. Gynecologist Johanna Andersson notes that while symptoms like hot flashes, sweating, irregular periods, and heavy bleeding are common, affecting up to 75% of women aged 45-55, identifying patients and providing appropriate care is not overly complex.

The vast majority can become completely well.

— Johanna AnderssonA gynecologist commenting on the treatability of menopause symptoms.

Sandra af Winklerfelt, a physician and operations manager at Liljeholmen Primary Care Center, stated that diagnosing and treating these common symptoms is straightforward. The primary challenge lies in reaching a different group of patients who may not be coming forward for care. The new initiative aims to bridge this gap and ensure more women receive the support they need during this life stage.

Detecting patients with such problems and giving them the right care is not rocket science.

— Sandra af WinklerfeltThe operations manager and physician at Liljeholmen Primary Care Center discussing the diagnosis and treatment of menopause symptoms.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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