Menopause is something every woman goes through, but doctors — even OB-GYNs — aren't required to learn much about it.
Why it matters: Millions of women don't get the care they need — andsome are getting misinformation at the doctor's office.
Stunning stat: Only about 7% of OB-GYN residents reported feeling adequately prepared to manage menopause, according to a 2019 survey published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Between the lines: Required medical school curriculum dedicated to menopause and hormone therapy is limited and, when it is offered, it isoften folded into broader courses.
Zoom in: Health professionals undergo additional training by getting certified through the Menopause Society.