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More than a quarter of women seeking medical attention for menopausal symptoms had to see their doctor three or more times before receiving therapy or support.
According to a 2020 survey of over a thousand women conducted by Mumsnet and Gransnet, 36% of those who sought help from their GP for perimenopause symptoms and 26% of those who sought help for menopause symptoms visited their GP three times or more before being prescribed appropriate medication or help.