ArticleBJGP open2025
Treating the perimenopause in the UK Armed Forces: a mixed-methods review exploring the confidence of GPs.
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- Navigating Uncharted Waters: A Meta-Ethnography Exploring General Practitioners and Women's Experience of Perimenopause Consultations in General Practice.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundAccess to high quality perimenopause (PMP) care for UK Armed Forces (UKAF) personnel is crucial, given the increasing proportion of women aged 40-55 in the service. However, owing to the lack of exposure of GPs to the PMP in defence primary health care (DPHC), there are concerns about the confidence in PMP management, particularly in prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
aimTo assess the confidence of GPs working in DPHC in the management of the PMP. DESIGN &
settingThis study employed a mixed-methods approach and included all GPs (uniformed and civilian) working in DPHC.
methodA cross-sectional survey gathered quantitative data on demographics, views on PMP care, and self-rated confidence levels in managing the PMP among defence GPs (DGPs). Semi-structured interviews of purposefully sampled responders were thematically analysed to explore these issues further.
resultsThere were 164 responses from 542 DGPs (response rate 30.3%). The majority of responders expressed confidence in managing the PMP but reported lower confidence levels in prescribing HRT for younger women and initiating testosterone. Factors influencing confidence included recent PMP continuing professional development (CPD), GP sex, and exposure to PMP cases. Semi-structured interviews provided deeper insights into GP characteristics, CPD, and awareness of the PMP. Women's health hubs providing PMP care and experiential education were strongly supported.
conclusionThe study identified gaps in confidence among DGPs, particularly in certain aspects of PMP management, similar to those found in NHS GPs. CPD and case exposure were important predictors of confidence, with strong support for regional women's health hubs to optimise PMP care. Further research is warranted to explore strategies for bridging confidence gaps and improving PMP care delivery within the UKAF context.
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