At any one time, 13 million UK women are going through menopause – and research shows HRT can help to ease symptoms and protect the long-term health of the vast majority of these women. Unfortunately, a number of women find themselves significantly disadvantaged when it comes to receiving this menopause care.
We might (rightly!) complain about having to fight for a GP appointment but, for many, this is just the first of a number of hurdles. For instance, ‘ethnic minority women have historically experienced issues related to systematic racism within healthcare,’ (£22, Aster). ‘The medical model used today is founded on white patriarchy. Unfortunately, this means that Black and Brown women are not afforded the same access to care.’
