Abstract
Menopause is part of the ageing process for all women. However, the experience of menopause is different for each person. To recognize and manage the menopause properly, healthcare professionals need to be well informed and should have access to the necessary resources. The purpose of this survey was to ascertain whether an educational need and a resource need exist among healthcare professionals in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. One hundred and eight surveys were completed by healthcare professionals. From the responses, it is clearly evident that the desire for more education and the establishment of a local specialist clinic exists.
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