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The Checkup With Dr. Wen: Why it’s important to close the menopause knowledge gap

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After writing this week on the medical profession’s shocking lack of training to care for women in menopause and perimenopause, many readers responded with encouraging comments and questions, which I look forward to addressing in future weeks. But not everyone was convinced the topic warranted attention.