Because menopause has only recently become a subject of interest to medical research, we still have a lot to learn.
New facts turn up every day, often suggesting changes in attitude and practice.
In the past few years there has been a virtual explosion in information and resources about menopause in the popular press. Quantity does not always mean quality, however. We have to sift through the information to separate well-researched evidence from promotional hype. When it comes to menopause, physicians, nutritionists and other experts often disagree among themselves. It doesn't take long to realize that women have to become knowledgeable to be able to make informed decisions.