You Deserve Better!!!
Author: Kelly Cahill, LPN, Certified Menopause Coach
Did you know approximately half the population in the US will experience menopause and many doctors graduate medical school with little to no formal education on perimenopause or menopause. Unfortunately, this has serious consequences for millions of women seeking care during this significant phase of life.
Becoming a physician requires rigorous training, but medical school is also very selective in what it prioritizes to teach. Reproductive health education often focuses heavily on fertility, pregnancy, and contraception. When it comes to transitioning out of the reproductive years, the education is simply not there. Most medical schools in the United States do not require thorough instruction and training on perimenopause or menopause. Yale School of Medicine published an article on April 14, 2025 reporting “A 2023 survey found that over 90% of obstetrics and gynecology residency program directors in the U.S. agreed that residents should have access to a standardized menopause curriculum, yet less than a third reported that their programs actually offer one. This critical knowledge gap risks leaving many health care providers ill-equipped to address menopause causes and symptoms effectively, ultimately compromising women’s access to appropriate care.” This is completely unacceptable in my opinion!!!
The lack of education around perimenopause and menopause in both medical training and public health messaging is alarming. I’ve seen patients dismissed or quickly prescribed antidepressants instead of being offered a comprehensive careplan. Many are never even informed about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), or are discouraged to use HRT based on outdated studies.
It’s time for a shift, ladies. Women deserve informed, respectful, and up-to-date healthcare during this major life transition. That’s where Milford Med Spa comes in. Dr. Courtney Holmes APRN is here to actively listen to you and provide you with a custom treatment plan uniquely made based on your lab results and symptoms. I’m also here as a Certified Menopause Coach to support and guide you along your perimenopausal and menopausal journey!
