The Portuguese Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos) and specialty medical groups have criticized the National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde or SNS) for gaps in menopause diagnosis and support. Medical leaders noted that public health centres often lack structured pathways and hormonal therapy protocols for midlife women's health. The government announced it is preparing new clinical programmes intended to expand and standardize menopause consultations across the public healthcare system.
Doctors Criticize National Health Service Over Menopause Care Gaps
Saturday, 7 November 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Ordem dos Médicos is Portugal’s professional medical association that registers doctors, enforces ethical rules and can discipline members. It issues formal opinions and can challenge health policies or laws, so its objections matter when a programme like the Waitlist Recovery Programme changes how patients are referred or treated.
