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Many women tough out their menopause without seeking treatment for their symptoms

More than 4 out of 5 women said they didn’t seek care for symptoms

Most preferred to manage it on their own

MONDAY, Nov. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women are gritting out menopause without seeking any treatment for their symptoms, a new Mayo Clinic study says.

More than 4 out of 5 women said they did not seek medical care for menopause symptoms, researchers reported in Mayo Clinic Proceedings .

“Menopause is universal for women at midlife, the symptoms are common and disruptive, and yet, few women are receiving care that could help them," said lead researcher Dr. Ekta Kapoor , an endocrinologist and menopause specialist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

"This gap has rea

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