Menopause and Misdiagnosis: A Call for Patient-Centered Safety

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Key Takeaways:

Patients experiencing menopause are at risk for misdiagnosis-related harm.

Patient harm is primarily due to the complexity of symptoms and the stigma that often surrounds discussions of menopause.

Effective and equitable menopause care is an integral part of becoming an age-friendly health system and advancing patient safety.