Table 3 Suggestions for clinical practice with Australian aboriginal women experiencing menopause
From: Exploring Australian Aboriginal Women’s experiences of menopause: a descriptive study
• | Use more common and culturally appropriate phrases such as the ‘Change of Life’ |
• | Discuss potentially distressing issues such as a change of mood and/or loss of libido as early as possible |
• | Reinforce that Aboriginal women aren't alone in their experience of symptoms which is shared by many other women |
• | Discuss the importance of increasing awareness and support from Aboriginal men, other women and getting understanding within their own families |
• | Be open to discussing life circumstances, family and everyday stressors in addition to ‘biological’ menopause |