Why it took so long to talk about perimenopause
Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a medical oncologist, says medicine often mirrors society's values and priorities.
Reported by 1 outlet — Vox. See all sources ↓
Perimenopause, a time when women's bodies change before menopause, was not talked about much. This is because society and medicine have not prioritized women's health. Now, doctors and researchers are talking about it.
Why it matters
This matters because women's health is important for their lives and well-being. It also shows how society's values affect medicine.
- What is perimenopause?
- Perimenopause is a time when women's bodies change before menopause.
- Why was perimenopause not talked about?
- It was not prioritized by society and medicine.
- Why is it important now?
- It is important because women's health is important for their lives and well-being.
How outlets are framing the same story
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The outlets frame the story as a reflection of society's values and priorities, highlighting the importance of women's health.
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Perimenopause was not prioritized by society and medicine.
Sources1TypeAngleVoxHighlights the gap in women's health