Transitioning Through Menopause: Contraceptive Choices and Sexual Well-being

Menopause transition is a pivotal phase in a woman's life characterized by significant physiological, psychological, and social transformations. Despite its universality, the nuances of how it affects various aspects of women's health and well-being, particularly contraceptive use and sexual well-being, remain poorly understood. Recent studies have begun to shed light on the complex interplay between menopause and chronic conditions such as HIV, cardiovascular disease tec, the changing needs for contraception, and the socio-cultural dynamics that influence the perception of menopause. However, there is a gap in comprehensive research addressing the collective impacts on sexual health and lifestyle during this transition.

This Research Topic aims to provide a nuanced, multi-dimensional exploration of the menopausal transition, focusing specifically on the implications for contraceptive choices and overall sexual well-being. It seeks to answer critical questions about the best contraceptive practices during this period and how menopausal changes affect sexual health. Moreover, it aims to investigate the broader cultural and social narratives surrounding menopause and how they influence women's experiences and healthcare approaches.

To gather further insights within this critical field, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• How menopause influences HIV outcomes and the specialized healthcare needs of affected women.
• Trends and innovations in contraceptive use during the menopausal transition, considering safety, effectiveness, and personal well-being.
• Cultural and societal attitudes towards menopause and their effects on physical and psychological women’s health strategies and support systems.
• The relationship between menopausal symptoms and sexuality, including strategies for maintaining sexual well-being and intimacy during this phase.

By delving into these areas, the collection aims to highlight the unique challenges and opportunities present during the menopausal transition, fostering a deeper understanding and more effective, compassionate approaches to women's health.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: menopause transition, reproductive health, contraception, sexual well-being in menopause

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.