SRES 480119th CongressIn Committee

A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2025 as "World Menopause Awareness Month," and expressing the sense of the Senate regarding global awareness and access to care during the menopausal transition and post-menopause.

Introduced: Oct 30, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-New Jersey)

Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcareLabor & Employment

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This Senate resolution expresses support for recognizing October 2025 as World Menopause Awareness Month, emphasizing the health and economic impacts of menopause including widespread symptoms like hot flashes affecting 75% of women, significant workforce disruptions costing $1.8 billion annually, and disparities in symptom severity for Black and Hispanic women, while urging improved healthcare access, provider training, and federal research initiatives.

Key Points

1Menopause symptoms such as hot flashes affect up to 75% of women and can persist for 7-9 years on average, severely impacting daily life and quality of life for millions.
2Black and Hispanic women experience earlier onset, more intense symptoms, and longer duration of menopause, highlighting critical racial health disparities requiring targeted interventions.
3Workplace impacts include 40% of menopausal women reporting weekly productivity interference and nearly 20% considering job loss, costing the U.S. economy $1.8 billion annually in lost work time.

Impact Areas

Menopausal and post-menopausal women in the United StatesU.S. workforce productivity and economic outputHealthcare providers and medical training systemsBlack and Hispanic women facing disproportionate health burdensFederal health agencies including HHS and Veterans Affairs

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