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This resolution designates September 2025 as "Perimenopause Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the importance of understanding perimenopause, a transitional period before menopause characterized by hormonal changes. The resolution provides context about perimenopause, explaining that it typically begins 8 to 10 years before menopause, usually between ages 35 and 50, and can last up to eight years. It details the wide range of symptoms women may experience, including irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, joint pain, brain fog, depression, anxiety, hot flashes, and changes in sexual function. The resolution emphasizes that many women lack adequate information about perimenopause, with only half discussing it with a physician and fewer using treatments like hormone therapy. By designating an awareness month, the resolution aims to increase education about symptoms, treatment options, and preventative strategies such as exercise and dietary changes, ultimately seeking to improve women's quality of life, encourage early interventions, and foster a more positive perception of this natural biological transition.

Health and Social Services

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