Breaking the Silence Menopause in South Asian Communities
Understanding Menopause in South Asian Women: Breaking the Stigma & Improving Care Menopause affects South Asian women up to five years earlier, with symptoms that are often misunderstood and care that is harder to access. In this episode of the Women's Health Clinic, menopause specialist Katie Pier Allen explores the unique challenges faced by South Asian women during menopause. The video highlights the importance of recognizing symptoms early, overcoming the stigma associated with menopause, and accessing proper care. It delves into the disparities in HRT use and the increased risks of cardiovascular disease and diabetes within this community. The discussion emphasizes that there are both hormonal and non-hormonal treatments available to manage menopause symptoms and the necessity of individualized menopause assessments for all women. 00:00 Introduction to Menopause in South Asian Women 00:44 Understanding the Symptoms and Stigma 01:59 The Importance of Early Help and HRT 02:42 Cultural Perspectives on Menopause 03:25 Health Risks and Preventative Care 04:24 Comprehensive Menopause Management 05:01 The Role of HRT in Menopause Care Keywords: #SouthAsianMenopause #MenopauseSupportUK #EarlyMenopause #HRTAwareness #CulturallySensitiveCare Tags: South Asian menopause, early menopause UK, menopause symptoms support, HRT for South Asian women, culturally sensitive healthcare 🔗 Useful Links ✍️ Author: 👉 Katy Pitt Allen – Registered Nurse | Member of British Menopause Society 📰 Source Article: 👉 [ https://thewomenshealth.clinic/menopa... ] 📚 Research References: 👉 [ https://thewomenshealth.clinic/menopa... ] 🎥 Related Videos (Playlist): 👉 [ • Menopause in South Asian Women ] 📌 Stay Connected 🔔 Subscribe to our Channel: 👉 [ / @thewomenshealthclinic ] 🎧 Listen to our Podcast: 👉 [ https://open.spotify.com/show/1lLovIm... ] 💆 Book a Treatment: 👉 [ https://thewomenshealth.clinic/online... ] 📩 Subscribe to our Newsletter: 👉 [ https://brand.121.direct/widget/form/... ] 📩 Join our Community: 👉 [ https://partners.thewomenshealth.clin... ]
