Background: Latinas constitute nearly 20% of midlife women in the United States (U.S.), but remain underrepresented in menopause research. Many midlife Latinas are disadvantaged by limited English proficiency, less formal education, living below the federal poverty level, lack of health insurance, and social isolation and discrimination — factors that negatively affect menopause-related symptoms and health outcomes. This study aimed to understand knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of the menopause transition among midlife Latinas.

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