The menopause supplement gold rush

The menopause care market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with unregulated dietary supplements representing one of the largest segments despite knowledge gaps. Menopause-related dermatologic changes can substantially affect quality of life, making menopausal women primary targets of direct-to-consumer dietary supplements and health claims on social media platforms. This raises an ethical question about how to provide high-quality dermatologic care to menopausal women, which can be examined through the ethical principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and respect for autonomy. Dermatologists have an ethical obligation to offer evidence-based recommendations and engage in shared decision-making that aligns patient goals with realistic expectations about dermatologic changes in menopause.

Abstract from PubMed