If you want to read something funny trot over to the Ask the Doctor section on ACOG Pause site. An 80 year old woman asks if she can use estrogen therapy to assist sex with her partner. You would swear she said she was a virgin given the response. If she knew enough to ask about estrogen, you'd think this patronizing male doctor... »
It was only a matter of time I guess before someone decided to see if the symptoms women experience as they transition thru menopause effects their work performance. As if women are not already discriminated enough in the workplace ... Do we really need studies like this Dutch one looking at "the impact of menopausal symptoms on work ability" that claims "Menopausal symptoms are negatively associated with work ability and may increase the risk of sickness absence"? I mean what were they thinking? That this is going to help women in the 40-60 age bracket obtain employment more easily? Or did they think this would... »