WashU doctor notes African Americans’ unique menopause experience
St. Louis on the Air · St. Louis Public Radio
January 11, 202326m 0s
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Show Notes
Black Americans are more likely to start menopause early and gain less treatment to manage symptoms — that’s according to a recent review of menopause literature. Dr. Makeba Williams, an associate professor and vice chair of professional development and wellness in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University, encourages more doctors to recognize that the menopause experience is not universal and more care should be taken when treating patients of color, especially Black Americans.