How to support women in finding their personal paths in menopause by Nicola Finley, MD

Navigating menopause can be a challenge. Why? Each woman has a unique experience, plus the landscape of symptom management is ever-changing. Couple this with the conflicting information a woman may receive from family members, friends and even healthcare providers, and I find that my menopausal patients are left with many questions about which path they should take. I always recommend a personalized, integrative approach, which I believe is ideal. An integrative approach to menopause involves a partnership primarily between the menopausal woman and her healthcare provider. Professionals who work in the active-aging industry are well-positioned to offer complementary programs, services and information not only to individuals who are dealing with symptoms of menopause, but also to postmenopausal women who are managing its longer-term impacts.