Doctors and menopausal women have varying opinions about Hormone Replacement therapy. The Women’s Health Initiative information influences women’s attitude toward HRT. Its published associated risks, like breast cancer, heart disease, stroke, and blood clot make women hesitant in using HRT for menopause treatment.  Doctors lower their HRT prescription because of its related health risks. This translates to lower usage of the treatment despite newer research results of its efficacy to younger menopausal women with appropriate risk assessment.  This article highlights the present and emerging HRT statistics. How product developments provide less health compromise to menopause women, and how proper education and awareness influence medical choices.  1. The percentage of menopausal women using hormone replacement therapy declined yearly by 0.23%. Menopausal (1.8 %) and postmenopausal (4.7%) women posted a decrease in use of hormone replacement therapy. According to Stephanie ...

  While awareness is improving, menopause is still considered taboo in some ways. Menopausal women shy away from opening their symptoms because of cultural stigma, lack of awareness, and personal discomfort. This silence greatly affects women’s quality of life and productivity because of untreated symptoms.  This article focuses on 10 menopausal statistics data, from population demographics, symptoms, healthcare availability, and workplace issues.  1. According to the United Nations data approximately 1.1 billion women will be menopausal or postmenopausal in 2025. Women born during the baby boom period (1946-1964) are now reaching 60 years old and above. This means that most of them are menopausal or postmenopausal. This shifting demographics require menopause healthcare availability evaluation, particularly to disadvantaged countries.   2. Johns Hopkins University study showed that 75% of menopausal women experience hot flashes and night sweats. As women approach me...