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This joint resolution designates October as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 as "Postmenopause Day" in New Jersey, with the goal of raising awareness about the natural biological processes women experience as they age. The resolution highlights that menopause is a normal transition typically occurring around age 51, affecting 1.2 million women in New Jersey between 40 and 59 years old, and involves significant hormonal changes that can cause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, sleep problems, and sexual dysfunction. By creating these designated days, the resolution aims to educate the public about perimenopause (the transitional period before menopause), menopause itself, and postmenopause, while combating stigma and misinformation surrounding these stages of women's health. The resolution also requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation recognizing these days and encourages public officials and citizens to participate in appropriate awareness activities and programs, ultimately seeking to support women's health and well-being during these natural life transitions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR85