Menopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it - new research

Capturing data about the timing and symptoms of menopause could help address many unanswered questions about this common yet ignored experience.

By: Audrey Hendricks, University of Colorado Anschutz and Nanette Santoro, University of Colorado Anschutz, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 927

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

By Audrey Hendricks, University of Colorado Anschutz and Nanette Santoro, University of Colorado Anschutz

Anyone with ovaries who lives long enough will experience menopause. While menopause is a natural transition in midlife, it can strongly affect a person’s quality of life and their current and future risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and other issues. So you might think that whether someone is experiencing or has gone through menopause would be noted in their …

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