Menopause Without Stigma

Help me understand how stigma, gaps in health information and unequal access to care shape the experience of menopause in South Africa. Explain common physical and emotional changes in accessible, evidence-informed language, while noting that experiences vary and that this is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Assess how healthcare providers, employers, families and public education could respond more supportively. End with practical questions someone could take to a health professional and ideas for making workplaces and clinics more respectful.