Bill > AJR188

This Joint Resolution designates September of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month" in New Jersey, a natural biological process where women permanently stop having menstrual periods, typically around age 51, though it can begin in their 40s or 50s and is preceded by perimenopause, a period of decreasing hormone production. The resolution acknowledges that while menopause itself is not a disease, its associated physical and emotional symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances, can significantly impact daily life, and that these symptoms can be managed with physician-guided treatments like hormone therapy or other medical interventions. Furthermore, it highlights that menopause is often a poorly discussed topic, leading to feelings of isolation for women, and aims to use this designated month to educate women, their families, and healthcare providers about menopause, promote understanding, encourage open discussion, and counter negative media portrayals of aging women, aligning New Jersey with a national effort to raise awareness.

Health and Social Services

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