Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced H.R. 6749, the Menopause Research and Equity Act of 2023, which requires the National Institute of Health to evaluate the results and status of completed and ongoing research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health, to conduct and support additional such research, and for other purposes.
“For too long, menopause has remained stigmatized, or even ignored entirely. Women facing this common, natural condition are told to be silent and hide their struggles, only because they may make men uncomfortable. We are told these life changes are just the burden of being a woman. All the while, the nation-wide attack on women’s bodies has only continued to erode our rights,” said Congresswoman Clarke. “A woman’s value should not be defined by the end of her fertility. It’s Congress’ responsibility to support the millions of women facing menopause to confront their new normal, as well as to help them thrive and reach their full potential in mid-life and beyond. And the meaningful resources within my legislation will do just that.”
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