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This resolution officially designates October 2025 as "Menopause Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, while providing extensive context about menopause. The resolution highlights that menopause is a natural biological process typically occurring between ages 45-55, following a transition period called perimenopause, during which women experience various symptoms including weight gain, joint pain, brain fog, depression, anxiety, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and changes in sexual function. The resolution emphasizes that low estrogen levels during menopause can lead to significant health risks such as bone mass loss (up to 25% between menopause and age 60) and increased risks of osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. The document also notes that many women under 40 are uninformed about menopause, and many medical training programs lack comprehensive menopause education. By designating an awareness month, the resolution aims to promote public understanding, encourage women to seek information and preventative treatments like hormone replacement therapy, medical screenings, and lifestyle adjustments, and ultimately empower women to take proactive control of their long-term health and well-being during this significant life stage.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=262