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This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on menopause continuing medical education requirements and the preparedness of healthcare providers to care for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. The study will examine current educational requirements for physicians, physician assistants, midwives, and nurses who provide care for women during these life stages, which typically begins around age 51 and involves significant physical and emotional changes such as sleep disturbances, mood shifts, and increased health risks. The resolution aims to address existing knowledge gaps highlighted by an AARP study, which found that many women feel uninformed about menopause and that healthcare providers often inadequately address menopausal symptoms. The Joint State Government Commission will be tasked with reporting on current continuing medical education requirements, recommending actions for state agencies to improve healthcare provider education, and providing legislative recommendations to increase awareness and understanding of women's health issues related to perimenopause and menopause. The commission is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives within 18 months of the resolution's adoption.

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