Menopause: an important milestone in women's health.
Level 5 - mechanism / opinion, no new human data
Narrative review and expert commentary without systematic methodology or primary human trial data
PubMed 23462827 · doi:10.11622/smedj.2013025
What was done
This paper presents a narrative overview and clinical commentary describing the challenges faced by menopausal women and outlining a holistic management framework, with specific reference to the Singapore context.
What was found
The abstract reports that the average age of natural menopause in Singapore is 49 years. No primary empirical data, comparative statistics, or treatment effect estimates are reported.
Why it matters
It provides regional epidemiological context regarding the age of natural menopause in Singapore and advocates for comprehensive care during this transition.
Limits
The abstract describes a narrative review without systematic search criteria, controlled comparisons, or primary quantitative outcome data. The sample size and source for the reported average age of menopause are not specified.
Cited by
- supports Menopause is clinically defined as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period.