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PRINTER'S NO. 2116
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 282
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY SHUSTERMAN, HILL-EVANS, K.HARRIS, RIVERA,
HANBIDGE, FREEMAN, MAYES, SANCHEZ, PIELLI, FRANKEL, KHAN,
MADDEN, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, NEILSON, HOHENSTEIN AND O'MARA,
JULY 9, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JULY 10, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of September 2025 as "Perimenopause
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Perimenopause is the transitional period before
menopause during which a woman's estrogen levels fluctuate and
begin to decline; and
WHEREAS, Symptoms of perimenopause may include irregular
menstrual cycles, weight gain, joint and muscle pain, brain fog,
increased risk of depression and anxiety, hot flashes and night
sweats, sleep disturbances, reduced fertility, changes in sexual
function, bone loss, altered cholesterol levels and vaginal and
urinary tract complications; and
WHEREAS, Perimenopause typically begins 8 to 10 years before
menopause, with most women first experiencing symptoms between
35 and 50 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Perimenopause may last as long as eight years, with
the average duration being approximately four years; and
WHEREAS, Many women lack access to adequate information and
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care regarding perimenopause, as only half of women in
perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause report discussing
menopause with a physician, and only 41% of those women have
used treatments such as hormone therapy due in part to limited
awareness among health care providers; and
WHEREAS, Preventative measures such as weight-bearing
exercise, strength training, hormone therapy and dietary options
may help women better manage perimenopausal symptoms and
maintain their long-term health; and
WHEREAS, Increasing education about perimenopause, including
symptoms, treatment options and preventative strategies, can
improve a woman's quality of life, increase the use of early
interventions, help women prepare for psychological and physical
changes and foster a more positive perception of menopause and
life after menopause; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing "Perimenopause Awareness Month" promotes
understanding, raises awareness and encourages the sharing of
knowledge about perimenopause; and
WHEREAS, All Pennsylvanians benefit from increased awareness
and education about perimenopause; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of September 2025 as "Perimenopause Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania.
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