menopause can be a challenging time for women – and symptoms can be even more intense for women of color. But, you don’t need to suffer through it. Learn how to be your own advocate and get the care you deserve 👇🏾 WomensHealth
: African American, Latinx and other women of color tend to experience vasomotor symptoms for a longer period of time than white women, even after they’ve entered postmenopause stage. Native American women reported having the most hot flashes of any racial group. And statistically, African American and Latinx women had more of the vasomotor symptoms, like hot flashes, than white women. Vaginal dryness was more of an issue among Latinx women.
: I think women of color have often been taught not to ask a lot of questions and just say, “This is a part of life.” Although I think racial disparities exist and a large part of the responsibility falls on the healthcare provider, sometimes we are our own worst enemy in taking care of ourselves. I always tell patients, You have to be your own advocate. If there's no one to speak for you, you’ve got to learn how to speak for yourself.
If you don’t feel comfortable doing it in person, use your online patient portal to send a question. Schedule a telehealth appointment. Call and ask to speak to the triage nurse if you have other questions. Research information online so you know what to ask your provider. You have to find your most comfortable way to communicate. My overall blanket statement is that communication is the key to finding your happy place and that women should practice self-care, self-advocacy and self-love.
This resource was created with support from Pfizer and developed in partnership with American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
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