The Menopause Divide – Why Is HRT Access Failing Too Many Women? [VIRTUAL]
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15:00 - 17:00 GMT / 10:00–12:00 EST
BPLS Health Equity Series Presents:
The Menopause Divide – Why Is HRT Access Failing Too Many Women?
Despite widespread support for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) through clinical guidelines in the UK, recent research from the University of Oxford reveals a stark disparity: women* from Black and Asian backgrounds are nearly 80% less likely to receive HRT than white women. The gap widens further when socioeconomic factors are considered.
What roles do ethnicity, socioeconomic status, healthcare systems, and cultural competence play in shaping access to menopause care, and how can the Life Sciences community drive change?
Join Black Professionals in Life Sciences (BPLS), in partnership with Lucid Group, for a vital conversation grounded in data and lived experience. A diverse panel of experts will unpack the drivers of unequal menopause care and explore how the Life Sciences community can unite for change.
🔍 What to Expect:
- Key Study Insights
Learn from one of the UK’s largest analyses of HRT prescribing patterns—highlighting systemic barriers and opportunities for reform. - Patient Voices
Hear directly from women and menopause specialists navigating the care landscape. - Life Sciences Perspective
Explore how clinical trials, awareness campaigns, and primary care can address root causes of disparity.
💬 Interactive Q&A and Networking
Share your perspective in-person OR ONLINE. For those in-person, light refreshments will be provided.
This isn’t just a discussion—it’s a call to action. Join us to help build a fairer system for all women.
* Menopausal symptoms are caused by oestrogen fluctuations. These symptoms can also affect trans men and non-binary people. The term ‘women’ used is inclusive of all people experiencing menopausal symptoms.
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- 2 hours
- Online
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Online event
Welcome & Introductions
Opening remarks given by the event Chair, Dr Amina Udechuku from BPLS to introduce the event, and a few words from the event partner, Lucid Group.
Session 1: HRT Inequities: Data, Disparities, and Real-Life Experiences
Chaired by Dr Amina Udechuku, this session aims to investigate disparities in HRT provision, using key insights from the recent Oxford study and real-world personal experiences.
Session 2: From Challenges to Change - Removing Barriers to HRT Equity
Chaired by Dr Amina Udechuku, this session aims to identify key barriers to equitable HRT access and outline actionable strategies for systemic change.
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