Intersection of menstrual and menopausal health with mental health: implications for general practice

Sharp, Gemma C., Lavu, Deepthi, Cooper, Alison ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8660-6721, Yarlett, Frances and Brauer, Ruth 2024. Intersection of menstrual and menopausal health with mental health: implications for general practice. British Journal of General Practice 74 (746) , pp. 390-391. 10.3399/bjgp24X739149

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Abstract

Menstruation and menopause are crucial aspects of women’s health that have historically received insufficient research funding and discussion in the medical setting, leading to unmet healthcare needs. In particular, the intersection between these reproductive processes and mental health has been under-appreciated. However, there is increasing recognition of the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors that drive this intersection. Addressing these factors is essential for improving women’s health and reducing the gender health gap, whereby women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health than men and are more likely to be diagnosed with common mental health conditions. Despite the high prevalence of health disorders that disproportionately affect women, these conditions receive less research funding than other health issues. Addressing this research gap and additional health needs would improve the health of women and girls, contribute to gender equality, and could boost the global economy by an estimated $1 trillion by 2040.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Medicine
Publisher:	Royal College of General Practitioners
ISSN:	0960-1643
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	18 October 2024
Date of Acceptance:	29 August 2024
Last Modified:	07 Nov 2024 12:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/173123

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