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Menopause group consultations are an acceptable and empowering care model that improves patient confidence and perceived employer support in occupational settings, despite not reducing overall clinical time. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to evaluate the acceptability and perceived impact of menopause group consultations on participants in a military population.

May 16, 2026British Journal of General Practice

Delivering holistic menopause care through group consultations: a feasibility study in a military population

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RGRuth Guest AWAntony Willman VKVictoria Kinkaid

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Feasibility study demonstrates benefits of menopause group consultations in a military setting, indicating positive outcomes for women's health and organizational efficiency.

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This study aims to evaluate the acceptability and perceived impact of menopause group consultations on participants in a military population.
Service evaluation of a five-session menopause group consultation series in a Defence Primary Health Care Practice
Ten participants attended two to five 90-minute sessions, co-designed with experts
Quantitative measures included pre/post symptom questionnaires and self-rated confidence, along with qualitative feedback from focus groups and written responses.
Participants reported an average increase in confidence of 45% and symptom reduction on questionnaires.
Some symptom scores increased, indicating greater awareness rather than deterioration.
Participants valued peer support and holistic discussions, and strongly endorsed the group consultation model.

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Guest et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080ae2a487c87a6a40cee7 https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp26x745017

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May 16, 2026British Journal of General Practice

Delivering holistic menopause care through group consultations: a feasibility study in a military population

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Authors

RGRuth Guest AWAntony Willman VKVictoria Kinkaid

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Overview

Feasibility study demonstrates benefits of menopause group consultations in a military setting, indicating positive outcomes for women's health and organizational efficiency.

Key Points

This study aims to evaluate the acceptability and perceived impact of menopause group consultations on participants in a military population.
Service evaluation of a five-session menopause group consultation series in a Defence Primary Health Care Practice
Ten participants attended two to five 90-minute sessions, co-designed with experts
Quantitative measures included pre/post symptom questionnaires and self-rated confidence, along with qualitative feedback from focus groups and written responses.
Participants reported an average increase in confidence of 45% and symptom reduction on questionnaires.
Some symptom scores increased, indicating greater awareness rather than deterioration.
Participants valued peer support and holistic discussions, and strongly endorsed the group consultation model.

Cite This Study

Guest et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080ae2a487c87a6a40cee7 https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp26x745017

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