Menopause Without Myths
Modern, evidence-based information for women 40+
Perimenopause and menopause are natural stages of a woman’s life, but the symptoms that come with them do not simply have to be endured.
Hot flashes, sleep problems, mood changes, vaginal dryness and discomfort, changes in sexual desire, weight, and overall well-being can significantly affect quality of life.
At MEDHUB, we explain these issues in clear language, based on current medical evidence. Through MEDHUB, you can find a specialist and request an individual online consultation.
Menopause Has Been Overlooked for Far Too Long
Modern medicine pays close attention to women throughout their reproductive years: contraception, pregnancy, childbirth, preventive care, and cancer screening.
But around the ages of 45–55, women enter one of the major physiological transitions of their lives — and healthcare systems are not always prepared to provide adequate information, support, and specialized care.
This is not simply our impression.
The World Health Organization notes that menopause is often not discussed within families, communities, workplaces, or even healthcare settings, and that it currently receives limited attention in the training curricula of many healthcare workers.
WHO also states that many governments do not have sufficient health policies and financing to include menopause-related diagnosis, counselling, and treatment as routinely available healthcare services.
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45–55 years
Most women experience natural menopause within this age range.
Source: World Health Organization — Menopause (opens in a new tab)
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More than 1.5 million women every year
The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality estimates that more than 1.5 million women in the United States experience menopause each year.
Up to 80% of women going through the menopause transition experience vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, which in some women can persist for more than seven years.
Source: AHRQ — Special Emphasis Notice NOT-HS-25-009, December 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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56% say menopause training needs improvement
In a 2026 national study of U.S. family medicine residency programs, 279 program directors answered menopause-specific questions.
Although 94% reported either a dedicated menopause curriculum or menopause education integrated into a broader women’s health curriculum, 56% agreed that menopause education needs to improve.
The study also highlighted the lack of standardized formal competency assessment.
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Fewer than one-third of OB-GYN residency programs
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists cites a published needs assessment showing that fewer than one-third of obstetrics and gynecology residency programs have a menopause curriculum.
ACOG also notes that many practicing obstetrician-gynecologists feel uncomfortable addressing menopause concerns.
Women’s health does not end with the reproductive years
Menopause is not simply the moment when menstrual periods stop.
The transition can affect sleep, temperature regulation, mood, sexual health, the genitourinary system, bone health, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and overall quality of life.
And it happens at a stage when a woman may still have decades of active life ahead of her.
That is why MEDHUB intends to take these issues seriously.
We want to talk about menopause without myths, stigma, or pseudomedicine — using the language of modern evidence-based medicine.
And we want to bring strong international specialists from Israel, Ukraine, and other countries into this work, so that women can not only find reliable information but, when needed, find an appropriate specialist and request an individual professional consultation.
Sources
- World Health Organization: Menopause (opens in a new tab)
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Special Emphasis Notice NOT-HS-25-009 (opens in a new tab)
- The Menopause Society: Family Physicians Lack Formal, Consistent Menopause Care Training, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Introduction to Menopause: A Starter Course, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Common concerns women experience
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Sleep problems
- Changes in the menstrual cycle
- Mood changes and anxiety
- Weight changes
- Vaginal dryness and discomfort
- Sexual health and libido
- Bone health
- Cardiovascular health
- Menopausal hormone therapy
- Non-hormonal treatment options
- Which tests and examinations are actually needed
Understanding Menopause
We are launching a series of practical, evidence-based articles about perimenopause, menopause, and women’s health after 40.
Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: What’s the Difference?
Coming soonHot Flashes and Night Sweats: Why They Happen and What Can Help
Coming soonDo You Need Hormone Tests to Diagnose Menopause?
Coming soonMenopausal Hormone Therapy: What You Need to Know
Coming soonVaginal Dryness, Discomfort and Sex After Menopause
Coming soon20 Menopause Questions Women Often Don’t Get a Chance to Ask Their Doctor
Coming soonOnline Consultations with Specialists
MEDHUB works with medical specialists from different countries, including physicians from Ukraine and Israel. You can review a specialist’s professional profile and request an online consultation.
The availability of medical consultations depends on the patient’s location, the specialist’s professional licensing, and applicable telemedicine regulations.
Specialist profiles are coming soon
Notify Me When Consultations LaunchHave a Question That Needs an Individual Answer?
Menopause symptoms and treatment decisions are highly individual. If general information is not enough, you can request an online consultation with a specialist MEDHUB works with.
Fill in the request form — a MEDHUB coordinator will contact you to clarify your request and help find a suitable specialist.
Medical consultations are provided by the selected specialist subject to their professional qualifications, licensing, and the rules applicable to the patient’s location.