Recommendation 2

GPs will be the first port of call for many women who are experiencing perimenopause or menopause. It is vital that women can trust their GPs and that GPs feel confident and well-equipped in diagnosing a condition that affects half the population. Menopause must be given more priority in both the initial training and continuing professional development for GPs. We recommend that the Royal College of General Practitioners makes training on menopause a mandatory aspect of continuing professional development requirements for GPs. In the meantime, all GP surgeries should ensure that at least one member of their clinical staff has received specific training around menopause. We further recommend that the Care Quality Commission considers whether surgeries are providing effective, evidence-led menopause care, during their inspections.