Healthcare Digital March 2023 | Page 47

MENOPAUSE
To date , the options for women experiencing the often distressing consequences of menopause , have been limited to HRT and / or antidepressants . Young believes that it ' s important to find what works for each individual . However , many women can ' t or don ' t want to take HRT or antidepressants . Young has created evidence-backed treatments and products as an option .
“ We are continuing to gather more data on a global scale ,” she says .
Jennifer Young Training began its in-depth research with its State of the Art Scoping Review , commissioned by the UK ’ s Keele University , which consists of looking at 99 peer reviewed papers . It provides academic validation and statistical scrutiny of holistic therapies on specific symptoms .
The rise of menopause wellness and what men can do to help Young believes that the rise of menopause wellness is down to communication and education .
“ Not that long ago , menopause was an unmentionable word ,” she says . “ History and culture is littered with comments

“ History is littered with comments about difficult women , grumpy older women – observations that correlate with the consequences of menopause ”

JENNIFER YOUNG FOUNDER OF BEAUTY DESPITE CANCER