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| 47 | + | A Joint Resolution designating September of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month" in New Jersey. Whereas, Menopause is the stage of life where a woman's hormone levels change and she permanently stops having menstrual periods, and is diagnosed after 12 months without a menstrual period; and Whereas, The average age women begin menopause is 51, but it can commence anytime in a woman's 40s or 50s; and Whereas, In 2019, there were 1.2 million women in New Jersey between 40 and 59 years of age; and Whereas, Menopause is preceded by a two to 10 year period known as perimenopause during which the body's production of eggs, estrogen, and progesterone decreases; and Whereas, Menopause and perimenopause are natural biological processes, however the physical and emotional symptoms that coincide with these processes may disrupt a woman's daily life; and Whereas, Symptoms may include hot flashes, low energy, genital dryness, irritation, sexual dysfunction, urinary issues, dizziness, thinning hair, mood swings, and night sweats and other sleep problems; and Whereas, Menopause is not a disease and does not require treatment, but there are actions that can be taken under the care of a physician that can help mitigate the symptoms; and Whereas, Examples of treatment include: hormone therapy to help adjust the hormone changes associated with menopause; vaginal estrogen to relieve vaginal dryness and some urinary symptoms; low-dose antidepressants to decrease menopausal hot flashes; and homeopathy and herbal treatments; and Whereas, In addition to enduring the symptoms of menopause, the process is often a shrouded subject, not discussed in families or the community, which results in women feeling alone and isolated; and Whereas, Nationally, September is designated as "Menopause Awareness Month" by organizations throughout the United States to raise awareness on menopause; and Whereas, "Menopause Awareness Month" is an opportunity to educate women, their families, and the clinical community regarding the health and wellness of women as they age and to draw attention to the characterization of menopause by the mass media, which often casts aging women in a negative light; and Whereas, It is fitting and proper for New Jersey to join organizations across the country by designating a special month each year to promote understanding and encourage discussion regarding menopause; now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. September of each year is designated "Menopause Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey to raise awareness of menopause and how it affects the residents of this State, and to support options available for improving the health and wellbeing of those experiencing menopause. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Menopause Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs. 3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately. STATEMENT This joint resolution designates September of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month" in New Jersey. Menopause is the stage of life where a woman's hormone levels change and she permanently stops having menstrual periods, and is diagnosed after 12 months without a menstrual period. The average age women begin menopause is 51, but it can commence anytime in a women's 40s or 50s. In 2019, there were 1.2 million women in New Jersey between 40 and 59 years of age. Menopause and the years preceding menopause, known as perimenopause, are natural biological processes, however the physical and emotional symptoms that coincide with these processes may disrupt a woman's daily life. In addition to enduring the symptoms of menopause, the process is often a shrouded subject, not discussed in families or the community, which results in women feeling alone and isolated. Nationally, September is designated as "Menopause Awareness Month" by organizations throughout the United States to raise awareness on menopause. It is fitting and proper for the State to join these entities to promote understanding and encourage discussion regarding menopause throughout the month of September. |
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| 49 | + | A Joint Resolution designating September of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month" in New Jersey. |
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| 53 | + | Whereas, Menopause is the stage of life where a woman's hormone levels change and she permanently stops having menstrual periods, and is diagnosed after 12 months without a menstrual period; and |
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| 55 | + | Whereas, The average age women begin menopause is 51, but it can commence anytime in a woman's 40s or 50s; and |
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| 57 | + | Whereas, In 2019, there were 1.2 million women in New Jersey between 40 and 59 years of age; and |
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| 59 | + | Whereas, Menopause is preceded by a two to 10 year period known as perimenopause during which the body's production of eggs, estrogen, and progesterone decreases; and |
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| 61 | + | Whereas, Menopause and perimenopause are natural biological processes, however the physical and emotional symptoms that coincide with these processes may disrupt a woman's daily life; and |
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| 63 | + | Whereas, Symptoms may include hot flashes, low energy, genital dryness, irritation, sexual dysfunction, urinary issues, dizziness, thinning hair, mood swings, and night sweats and other sleep problems; and |
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| 65 | + | Whereas, Menopause is not a disease and does not require treatment, but there are actions that can be taken under the care of a physician that can help mitigate the symptoms; and |
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| 67 | + | Whereas, Examples of treatment include: hormone therapy to help adjust the hormone changes associated with menopause; vaginal estrogen to relieve vaginal dryness and some urinary symptoms; low-dose antidepressants to decrease menopausal hot flashes; and homeopathy and herbal treatments; and |
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| 69 | + | Whereas, In addition to enduring the symptoms of menopause, the process is often a shrouded subject, not discussed in families or the community, which results in women feeling alone and isolated; and |
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| 71 | + | Whereas, Nationally, September is designated as "Menopause Awareness Month" by organizations throughout the United States to raise awareness on menopause; and |
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| 73 | + | Whereas, "Menopause Awareness Month" is an opportunity to educate women, their families, and the clinical community regarding the health and wellness of women as they age and to draw attention to the characterization of menopause by the mass media, which often casts aging women in a negative light; and |
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| 75 | + | Whereas, It is fitting and proper for New Jersey to join organizations across the country by designating a special month each year to promote understanding and encourage discussion regarding menopause; now, therefore, |
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| 79 | + | Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: |
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| 81 | + | 1. September of each year is designated "Menopause Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey to raise awareness of menopause and how it affects the residents of this State, and to support options available for improving the health and wellbeing of those experiencing menopause. |
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| 85 | + | 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Menopause Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs. |
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| 55 | | - | A Joint Resolution designating October of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 of each year as "Perimenopause Day", and October 18 of each year as "Postmenopause Day" in New Jersey. Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: Whereas, Menopause is the natural biological process during which a woman's hormone levels change and the woman permanently stops having menstrual periods, and is diagnosed after 12 months without a menstrual period; and Whereas, The average age a woman begins menopause is 51, but it can commence anytime in a woman's 40s or 50s; and Whereas, In 2019, there were 1.2 million women in New Jersey between 40 and 59 years of age; and Whereas, Symptoms of menopause may disrupt a woman's daily life and include hot flashes, low energy, genital dryness, irritation, sexual dysfunction, urinary issues, dizziness, thinning hair, mood swings, and night sweats and other sleep problems; and Whereas, Menopause is not a disease and does not require treatment, but there are actions that can be taken under the care of a physician that can help mitigate the symptoms, such as hormone therapy to help adjust the hormone changes associated with menopause, vaginal estrogen to relieve vaginal dryness and some urinary symptoms, low-dose antidepressants to decrease menopausal hot flashes, and homeopathy and herbal treatments; and Whereas, In addition to enduring the symptoms of menopause, the process is often a shrouded subject, not discussed in families or the community, which results in women feeling alone and isolated; and Whereas, Since 2009, the International Menopause Society alongside the World Health Organization have designated October as "World Menopause Awareness Month" to raise awareness on menopause, to serve as an opportunity to educate women, their families, and the clinical community regarding the health and wellness of women as they age, and to draw attention to the characterization of menopause by the mass media, which often casts aging women in a negative light; and Whereas, Menopause is preceded by a two to 10 year period known as perimenopause during which a woman's body makes the natural transition to menopause with the production of eggs, estrogen, and progesterone decreasing; and Whereas, Perimenopause is caused by the gradual decline of ovary function and estrogen production, during which ovulation may become erratic, the menstrual cycle may lengthen, and flow may become irregular before a woman's final period; and Whereas, Common symptoms can last for a few months to many years and may include: irregular periods or skipping periods; hot flashes; vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex; urinary urgency; sleep problems; changes in mood; and depression; and Whereas, Perimenopause is a lesser known stage of the menopause process and individuals may not realize that the symptoms the person is experiencing are associated with perimenopause and may instead attribute the symptoms to aging, stress, anxiety, and depression, which may result in the delay of appropriate treatment from health care professionals; and Whereas, October 11 is recognized as "World Perimenopause Day" with the purposes of educating people about mental health and the early signs of perimenopause and supporting women going through perimenopause who may feel lost; and Whereas, Postmenopause is the period of time after menopause when a woman's menstrual periods have ceased for 12 consecutive months. Natural postmenopause typically occurs sometime between a woman's late 40s and early 60s; and Whereas, Postmenopause is caused by the same hormonal changes that drive the entire menopause transition and can be influenced by internal factors such as fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone hormones and external factors such as lifestyle habits, stress, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy; and Whereas, It is a common belief that the uncomfortable symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause will disappear once postmenopause begins; however, some women can continue to experience these symptoms during postmenopause; and Whereas, Symptoms of postmenopause can include vaginal bleeding and hot flashes in the early stages of postmenopause, as well as vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, weight gain, incontinence, insomnia, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure throughout the process; and Whereas, Postmenopausal women may be at an increased risk for health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and urinary tract infections. Early detection of these health conditions can help women receive appropriate and timely healthcare. For example, a bone density screening test can help postmenopausal women determine the levels of calcium in bones and allow postmenopausal women to take timely action to prevent osteoporosis; and Whereas, The International Menopause Society has designated October 18 as "World Menopause Awareness Day" with the purpose of raising awareness of menopause and the support options available for improving health and well-being throughout the menopause process; and Whereas, It is fitting and proper for New Jersey to join organizations across the globe by designating October of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 of each year as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 of each year as "Postmenopause Day" in order to: raise awareness regarding the symptoms associated with perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause; to support the health and well-being of, and promote management options for, women experiencing these natural biological processes; and to combat stigma and misinformation surrounding this period in a woman's life; now, therefore, 1. In the State of New Jersey, October of each year is designated "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 of each year is designated as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 of each year is designated as "Postmenopause Day" in order to: raise awareness regarding the symptoms associated with perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause; to support the health and well-being of, and promote management options for, women experiencing these natural biological processes; and to combat stigma and misinformation surrounding this period in a woman's life. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation recognizing October as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 as "Postmenopause Day" and calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Menopause Awareness Month," "Perimenopause Day," and "Postmenopause Day" with appropriate activities and programs. 3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately. |
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| 57 | | - | A Joint Resolution designating October of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 of each year as "Perimenopause Day", and October 18 of each year as "Postmenopause Day" in New Jersey. |
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| 65 | | - | Whereas, Menopause is the natural biological process during which a woman's hormone levels change and the woman permanently stops having menstrual periods, and is diagnosed after 12 months without a menstrual period; and |
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| 71 | | - | Whereas, Symptoms of menopause may disrupt a woman's daily life and include hot flashes, low energy, genital dryness, irritation, sexual dysfunction, urinary issues, dizziness, thinning hair, mood swings, and night sweats and other sleep problems; and |
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| 73 | | - | Whereas, Menopause is not a disease and does not require treatment, but there are actions that can be taken under the care of a physician that can help mitigate the symptoms, such as hormone therapy to help adjust the hormone changes associated with menopause, vaginal estrogen to relieve vaginal dryness and some urinary symptoms, low-dose antidepressants to decrease menopausal hot flashes, and homeopathy and herbal treatments; and |
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| 75 | | - | Whereas, In addition to enduring the symptoms of menopause, the process is often a shrouded subject, not discussed in families or the community, which results in women feeling alone and isolated; and |
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| 77 | | - | Whereas, Since 2009, the International Menopause Society alongside the World Health Organization have designated October as "World Menopause Awareness Month" to raise awareness on menopause, to serve as an opportunity to educate women, their families, and the clinical community regarding the health and wellness of women as they age, and to draw attention to the characterization of menopause by the mass media, which often casts aging women in a negative light; and |
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| 81 | | - | Whereas, Perimenopause is caused by the gradual decline of ovary function and estrogen production, during which ovulation may become erratic, the menstrual cycle may lengthen, and flow may become irregular before a woman's final period; and |
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| 83 | | - | Whereas, Common symptoms can last for a few months to many years and may include: irregular periods or skipping periods; hot flashes; vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex; urinary urgency; sleep problems; changes in mood; and depression; and |
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| 87 | | - | Whereas, October 11 is recognized as "World Perimenopause Day" with the purposes of educating people about mental health and the early signs of perimenopause and supporting women going through perimenopause who may feel lost; and |
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| 89 | | - | Whereas, Postmenopause is the period of time after menopause when a woman's menstrual periods have ceased for 12 consecutive months. Natural postmenopause typically occurs sometime between a woman's late 40s and early 60s; and |
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| 91 | | - | Whereas, Postmenopause is caused by the same hormonal changes that drive the entire menopause transition and can be influenced by internal factors such as fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone hormones and external factors such as lifestyle habits, stress, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy; and |
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| 93 | | - | Whereas, It is a common belief that the uncomfortable symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause will disappear once postmenopause begins; however, some women can continue to experience these symptoms during postmenopause; and |
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| 95 | | - | Whereas, Symptoms of postmenopause can include vaginal bleeding and hot flashes in the early stages of postmenopause, as well as vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, weight gain, incontinence, insomnia, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure throughout the process; and |
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| 97 | | - | Whereas, Postmenopausal women may be at an increased risk for health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and urinary tract infections. Early detection of these health conditions can help women receive appropriate and timely healthcare. For example, a bone density screening test can help postmenopausal women determine the levels of calcium in bones and allow postmenopausal women to take timely action to prevent osteoporosis; and |
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| 99 | | - | Whereas, The International Menopause Society has designated October 18 as "World Menopause Awareness Day" with the purpose of raising awareness of menopause and the support options available for improving health and well-being throughout the menopause process; and |
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| 101 | | - | Whereas, It is fitting and proper for New Jersey to join organizations across the globe by designating October of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 of each year as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 of each year as "Postmenopause Day" in order to: raise awareness regarding the symptoms associated with perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause; to support the health and well-being of, and promote management options for, women experiencing these natural biological processes; and to combat stigma and misinformation surrounding this period in a woman's life; now, therefore, |
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| 109 | | - | 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation recognizing October as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 as "Postmenopause Day" and calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Menopause Awareness Month," "Perimenopause Day," and "Postmenopause Day" with appropriate activities and programs. |
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| 103 | + | Nationally, September is designated as "Menopause Awareness Month" by organizations throughout the United States to raise awareness on menopause. It is fitting and proper for the State to join these entities to promote understanding and encourage discussion regarding menopause throughout the month of September. |
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