EARLY MENOPAUSE : IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH USING THE EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES OF WOMEN AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO TRANSLATE EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE

Abstract

Early menopause (EM) (menopause before age 45 yrs), occurring spontaneously or secondary to medical treatments, affects more than 10% of women. EM is associated with negative impacts on psychological/physical health, both short and long term. This project aims to clarify EM health issues and address gaps in consumer/health professional understanding/ treatment of EM, with development of resources including a comprehensive EM website for consumers/health professionals to improve health outcomes.