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Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Boost Menopause Research and Health Care

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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and actress Halle Berry recently hosted a roundtable discussion in West Virginia on the Advancing Menopause and Mid-Life Women's Health Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing federal research on menopause and coordinating existing federal programs related to menopause and mid-life women's health. The discussion brought together patients, medical providers, academics, and state officials from across the state. This effort comes as 75 million women in the U.S. are currently in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, with 6,000 more women reaching menopause each day.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Advancing Menopause and Mid-Life Women's Health Act would strengthen and expand federal research on menopause, health care workforce training, awareness and education efforts, and public health promotion and prevention.
  • Currently, there are few federally funded clinical trials on menopause and menopausal hormone therapy, with only 30% of U.S. residency programs offering a formal menopause curriculum.
  • 80% of OB-GYN residents admit to being ill-prepared to discuss menopause, highlighting the need for education and awareness.
  • The bill aims to address the realities facing women experiencing menopause, which can impact every aspect of a woman's life, from career to relationships.
  • Senator Capito's Girls Rise Up program aims to empower young girls, and she is working to implement similar programs in West Virginia.
  • Actress Halle Berry has been a fierce advocate for menopause awareness and has worked to raise awareness through her efforts.

Statistics:

  • 75 million women in the U.S. are in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause.
  • 6,000 more women reach menopause each day.
  • 30% of U.S. residency programs offer a formal menopause curriculum.
  • Only 80% of OB-GYN residents admit to being ill-prepared to discuss menopause.

Sources:

  • "U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Halle Berry Host Roundtable Discussion on Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Menopause Research" (Release date: not specified)
  • "Girls Rise Up program" (Release date: not specified)

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