Why “menopause” and not the other way around?

I am a doctor with more than 30 years of experience, having worked at a prestigious university in the north from 1984 to 2001, and served as the head of the department for six years. Why did I choose “menopause”, a “simple” disease, when I should have answered the patient’s questions in a comprehensive way? The Internet is the best time; the Internet is the best platform. There is no doubt about it! However, it is very important to use this platform accurately, especially in the medical online platform, to be accurate, effective and avoid misinterpretation! Therefore, you should not only be well-versed in the relevant diseases, but also understand the writing habits and psychological state of such patients. It is not easy to accurately determine the condition and interpret the real needs of patients in a traditional way that is not face-to-face. In order to minimize errors, avoid misinterpretation, and compensate for the possible negative effects of the Internet, we must specialize, especially in the medical community. Specialized research and answers to relevant medical conditions are important for the health of Internet doctors. There is an example of “menopause” that really touches me, and I often use it as an example. In a survey conducted by the Union Hospital in 2003, 70% of women taking hormone replacement were still working in the clinic at the age of 70, while less than 8% were not taking hormone replacement. The reality is that the proportion of women taking hormone replacement in Europe and the United States is 30-40%, while we are only about 3-5%. Even fewer are able to adhere to longer-term use. The vast majority of women in the perimenopausal period are not receiving the benefits and care they deserve. Many women in the perimenopausal stage have to suffer the trials and tribulations of “menopause” and are powerless to do anything about it! There is no doubt that they need more help. On the other hand, doctors, due to a lack of study and training in the properties of different drugs and the relationship between physical illness and drugs, often prescribe a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Alternatively, it is often difficult to develop a fully individualized plan that circumvents the disease specific to this patient while improving clinical symptoms. Not to mention, adjusting and revising the regimen in real time with long-term monitoring. It is often difficult for the patient to obtain the benefits of long-term application to prevent and minimize flare-ups. This is unfortunate. For this reason, there is a need for someone to address these issues in a more specialized manner. It is our responsibility to popularize science and promote the correct concept of “menopause”, and to insist on standardized diagnosis and treatment and management of each patient. In China, there are nearly 200 million post-menopausal women who need care and a high quality of life.