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Why is There No Cure for Menopausal Weight Gain, Yet There Are Boundless Choices for Erectile Dysfunction?

This disparity not only highlights the inequities in male and female healthcare but also points to deeper systemic issues rooted in historical, social, and economic factors.

Libby Winkler
4 min readJun 10, 2024
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Why is There No Cure for Menopausal Weight Gain, Yet There Are Boundless Choices for Erectile Dysfunction?

The landscape of healthcare reveals stark contrasts in how male and female health issues are addressed, a disparity that is glaringly evident when comparing treatments for menopausal weight gain and erectile dysfunction.

While there are myriad solutions for erectile dysfunction (ED), menopausal weight gain remains largely neglected. This disparity not only highlights the inequities in male and female healthcare but also points to deeper systemic issues rooted in historical, social, and economic factors.

The Abundance of ED Treatments

Erectile dysfunction, a condition affecting a man’s ability to maintain an erection, has garnered significant medical attention and research.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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