SENATE RESOLUTION
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By Senators Cleveland, Bateman, Cortes, Dhingra, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles, Orwall, Robinson, Shewmake, Trudeau, Warnick, Slatter, and C. Wilson
WHEREAS, Menopause is experienced when menstruation stops permanently, either naturally or medically-induced; and
WHEREAS, All people who have menstrual periods will experience menopause at some point in their lives, as such millions of Americans, particularly older women, experience menopause each year; and
WHEREAS, Many women in the United States enter the menopausal transition with little guidance on what to expect before, during, and after their reproductive years; and
WHEREAS, Transgender and nonbinary people who enter menopause face particular challenges due to the lack of relevant research and medical resources tailored to their needs; and
WHEREAS, Menopausal symptoms have the potential to be intense, disrupting daily routines and overall well-being, and can last for several years; and
WHEREAS, The vast potential impacts of menopause encompass a wide range of side effects that may include osteoporosis, oral and dental problems, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, lung diseases, infectious diseases, musculoskeletal problems, urinary problems, breast cancer, defecation problems, genital disorders, special diseases such as eye diseases and hypothyroidism, conditions requiring hormone therapy, mental disorders, diminished cognitive function, sleep disorders, sexual disorders, diminished physical activity, the need for supplement consumption, public health issues, needed additional health education, heightened fall risk, and diminished nutrition; and
WHEREAS, Menopausal symptoms are unique for each individual in duration and severity, and cannot be addressed easily or simply with one size fits all recommendations or solutions; and
WHEREAS, Researchers around the world have found that women's health decreases after menopause, and that more and better education on preventive actions and behaviors could reduce menopausal complications and improve women's health; and
WHEREAS, While the duration of menopause can vary, many postmenopausal women will spend up to 40 percent of their lives dealing with menopausal symptoms; and