Expressing support for the recognition of October 2023, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global awareness and access to care during the menopausal transition and post-menopause.
Impact
The resolution encourages healthcare training on menopause management and proper treatment options for healthcare professionals. It promotes access to information and services to aid women during their menopausal transition and post-menopause, thereby improving their quality of life. The bill also points to the necessity to address the economic implications of menopause, which is estimated to cost women in the U.S. around $1.8 billion annually in lost working time.
Summary
HR806 expresses support for the recognition of October 2023 as 'World Menopause Awareness Month' and aims to raise awareness of the impact of menopause on women's health both individually and at a societal level. The resolution highlights the increasing number of women entering menopause, projected to reach 1.2 billion globally by 2030. It underscores the need for national awareness and improved access to healthcare options addressing menopause-related issues.
Contention
Considering the various menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, memory loss, urinary problems, and mental health issues, HR806 addresses the significant daily impact these can have on women's work performance. Notably, studies indicate that Black and Hispanic women may experience menopause differently, suggesting that additional research and tailored approaches could be beneficial. The resolution is largely supportive, aiming to prioritize women's health, but specific debates about how best to implement better care and support remain unresolved.
Enacts the menopause awareness improvement act; establishes a menopause education program; establishes course work or training in menopausal health; directs the commissioner of labor to conduct a study on the impact of menopause on the workforce.
Enacts the menopause awareness improvement act; establishes a menopause education program; establishes course work or training in menopausal health; directs the commissioner of labor to conduct a study on the impact of menopause on the workforce.
Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.
Designates 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.
Establishes interagency council on menopause in DOH and requires certain lincensed health care professionals to distribute menopause informational pamphlets under certain circumstances.