Where this storyline stands
Although menopause is not a new phenomenon by any means, the past few years of what some have called the "menopause moment" have brought it to the forefront of the national conversation.
Complete chronological journey
Every chapter below is ordered by its exact event time, from the earliest connected report to the newest development.
- 01How it started01 — How it started
Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief
What happened
Although menopause is not a new phenomenon by any means, the past few years of what some have called the "menopause moment" have brought it to the forefront of the national conversation. Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief
Why it matters
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