Let’s Talk Menopause Part 3: What Does the Evidence Say?

Today, we’re looking at a study released from the Mayo Clinic based on a survey of women in midlife.In this episode we discuss a study recently published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. This women’s health study found more than 3 out of 4 respondents experienced menopause symptoms. But over 80% did not seek medical care.My guest today is Jason Wells. Jason leads the collaboration between Hancock Health and the Mayo Clinic Care Network—and he comes to this work as a registered nurse, which gives him a really grounded perspective on how studies like this turn into better care. (Spoiler alert: he’s also my husband).Specifically this episode highlights:* Let’s talk about menopause, today’s focus is on a study recently published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings focused on women’s health.* Today’s guest: Jason Wells, Mayo Clinic Care Clinic Liaison at Hancock Heath* Is there such a thing as TMI in healthcare?* Mayo Clinic Proceedings study on menopause - What does it say? What does it mean?* Reasons we tend to delay care* Hancock Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care NetworkMENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCESYou can learn more about the Mayo Clinic Study here: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-study-finds-majority-of-midlife-women-with-menopause-symptoms-do-not-seek-care/Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Addressing Menopause Symptoms: https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(25)00111-9/fulltextLearn more about Jason Wells, RN, BSN: https://www.hancockhealth.org/2024/06/hancock-health-and-mayo-clinic-working-together-for-you/Hancock Health - Health Library: https://www.hancockhealth.org/health-library/Learn more about what it means that Hancock Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network: https://www.hancockhealth.org/about/mayoclinic/Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com