Book chapter
Intersectionality in menopause inequities among women in the United States
Menopause Discrimination across Institutional Contexts: An Intersectional Approach, pp.141-161
Policy Press
2026
DOI: 10.51952/9781447375173.ch008
Abstract
Menopause transition (MT) is a major health milestone for menstruating individuals. In addition to endocrine changes, MT involves physical and psychosocial changes that can affect midlife and future health. Emerging literature supports the need to address upstream factors that drive inequities in menopause health. Sociocultural factors, including racism, discrimination, chronic stress and trauma, are related to more severe menopause symptoms and adverse health outcomes during MT. In addition, immigration status and language comprehension influence healthcare access and individual health-seeking behaviour during MT. This chapter will review the social determinants that contribute to disparities in menopause health. Although several guidelines exist to manage menopause symptoms and health during MT, models of intersectionality, trauma-informed care and implicit bias training are necessary to improve menopause care.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Intersectionality in menopause inequities among women in the United States
- Creators
- Yamnia I. Cortés - CortésMenoLab, United States
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Menopause Discrimination across Institutional Contexts: An Intersectional Approach, pp.141-161
- DOI
- 10.51952/9781447375173.ch008
- Publisher
- Policy Press; Bristol
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2026
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9985217830302771
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