Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) menopause: literature review, knowledge gaps, and research agenda

Sue Westwood

doi:10.1177/13634593241270923

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) menopause: literature review, knowledge gaps, and research agenda

Sue Westwood

York Law School

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Abstract

There is growing interest in menopause discrimination in healthcare, the workplace, and beyond. However, there is a dearth of research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) experiences of the menopause. This article reports on a scoping review of the recent literature which identified a very limited number of articles and a wide range of knowledge gaps. This is discussed in relation to LGBTQ+ wider health, healthcare, and workplace inequalities, and heteronormative and cisnormative conceptualisations of the menopause. A research agenda is proposed. Research should: be intersectional; differentiate between LGBTQ+ sub-groups; aim to understand how menopause experiences impact and are impacted by minority sexuality/gender identities; and examine how menopause healthcare and workplace support can be LGBTQ+ inclusive. Such research is urgently needed to ensure that LGBTQ+ people are fully included in menopause justice discussions and solutions.
Key words: LGBTQ+; menopause; literature review; sexual identity; gender identity; research agenda

Original language	English
Number of pages	21
Journal	Health
Early online date	8 Aug 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/13634593241270923
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 8 Aug 2024

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