Much like with menstruation, pregnancy, and labour, there just isn't as much to say about things when they go well and far less need for information or additional resources. I think it's important for girls and women to have a realistic idea that doesn't make everything fear doom and gloom, there isn't much to put out there beyond X% will get through with minimal if any issues.
Also, like those things, there is very much a 'get on with it' attitude towards those who struggle so rightfully there is a lot more focus there. Menopause in general is pretty underrepresented and while things like the Menopause Cafe and similar discussion groups are trying to correct that, it's pretty hard for everyone, especially if they're struggling and medical professions disregard NICE guidelines for their 'get on with it' attitude.
I mean, my periods disappeared at 28 and I got told by a doctor to enjoy not having to buy pads. It took over 5 years of increasingly horrible symptoms before a doctor finally stopped just going 'it's early menopause, it'll pass', actually looked through my result with me, and it turned out, I wasn't ever menopausal at all and my test results had never suggested it. My ovaries were and have always been fine, the issue was entirely different, but had created a knock-on effect through my entire endocrine system which gave me very sparse irregular periods and menopause-like symptoms. That's what the current atmosphere - even when NICE says otherwise - creates.
For all those suggesting HRT for bone density, do you know if there is an alternative for those of us who can't have HRT?
Most recommendations I've seen are diet and lifestyle-based, weight-bearing exercises are particularly viewed as important as is having nutritional blood checks to keep an eye out for any deficiencies that will impact them.