Three Doctors Later: The Diagnosis Gap That Affects Every Woman
This episode covers the systemic gaps in menopause diagnosis and treatment, anchored by Melinda French Gates's account of needing three doctors to identify her perimenopause, new Medscape data showing Medicaid patients are half as likely to receive menopause medications, and a NHANES study linking social disadvantage to earlier reproductive aging. Key Takeaways: • Melinda French Gates, with full access to elite medical care, still required three separate doctors before receiving a perimenopause diagnosis — illustrating how common diagnostic failure is in menopause care. • Medicaid patients…
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