Brasília – A recent study has drawn attention to the lack of structured public policies addressing menopause in Brazil, warning that the condition remains largely overlooked within the public health system despite affecting millions of women. Researchers argue that menopause should be treated as a relevant public health issue, given its potential impacts on physical health, mental well-being and quality of life.

The analysis also finds that the absence of targeted policies disproportionately affects Black women and those in vulnerable socioeconomic conditions. According to experts, structural inequalities in access to healthcare, information and specialized services tend to intensify menopause symptoms and delay diagnosis and treatment among these populations.

Researchers and health specialists call for the development of dedicated public health strategies, including national data collection on menopause prevalence, training of healthcare professionals and expanded access to care within Brazil’s Unified Health System (SUS). The study has fueled debate in Brazil’s health community about the need to integrate menopause into broader women’s health policies.

Source: CNN Brasil