Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act

Expanded Medical Research: The NIH will coordinate and expand research to understand the impacts of menopausal transitions on physical, mental, and cognitive health (Section 2(a)(1)).

Improved Treatment Options: Grants will support research into new treatments and diagnostic testing services for menopausal conditions (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).

Addressing Health Disparities: The bill directs research into known health disparities, such as those between rural and urban or suburban women (Section 2(a)(1)(C)).

Increased Access to Care: The Secretary is tasked with supporting public health activities to expand access to quality care services (Section 3(b)(1)).

Mental Health Support: The bill includes provisions to increase access to mental and behavioral health care and substance use disorder prevention for women experiencing menopausal symptoms (Section 3(d)(1)).

Educational Resources: A national awareness program and a dedicated website will provide educational materials for patients, caregivers, and health care providers (Section 4(a) and Section 4(d)).

Improved Professional Training: Grants will be used to develop or expand training programs, such as residencies and fellowships, for various health care professionals (Section 5(a)(2)).

Specialized Care Hubs: The designation of Centers of Excellence will help develop and distribute evidence-based resources for managing menopausal symptoms (Section 6(a) and Section 6(c)).