A Resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "Menopause Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This resolution designates October 2025 as "Menopause Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It highlights the natural biological process of menopause, its associated symptoms, and the potential health risks women may face. The resolution aims to increase awareness and education about menopause, its treatments, and preventative measures for conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease, particularly given that many women are not adequately informed about the topic.
Key provisions
- Designates October 2025 as Menopause Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes menopause as a natural biological process and potential induced event.
- Lists common symptoms of menopause, including physical and mental health changes.
- Acknowledges the increased risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases post-menopause.
- Calls for increased education and awareness about menopause for women, medical professionals, and the public.
- Highlights the lack of dedicated menopause curriculum in some medical programs.
- Notes the delayed timing of bone density screenings for many women.
Who is affected
- Women
- Medical Professionals (specifically obstetric and gynecology practitioners)
- The General Public
Notable changes
- The resolution seeks to increase public awareness of menopause, which is currently lacking for many women.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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